Victor Rankanen (b. 1992, Gothenburg) is a painter and visual artist based in Gothenburg, Sweden. He holds a master's degree from the art academy in Bergen, Norway. Victor's work often features portraits of collectibles and materialistic objects, characterized by an over-sweet and kitschy aesthetic.
Utilizing a diverse mix of techniques and materials, his paintings achieve an almost digital appearance. With a keen interest in the form of painting, Victor creates unconventional visual worlds that resonate with a post-internet aesthetic. Many of his works feature nearly photorealistic portraits of porcelain figurines-objects that might initially evoke thoughts of an older generation. However, in Victor's paintings, these items are highlighted in a new light, transforming them into timeless and sometimes monumental pieces.
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