J.Staflund

Handmade art

J.Staflund

Julia Staflund (B. 1997) is a self-taught artist from Skellefteå in Västerbotten, now active in Gothenburg. Her artistic voice has been shaped by a life filled with exploratory expression, but it was in ceramics that she found her natural medium. Growing up among drag racing tracks laid the foundation for a design language characterized by speed, character and presence – something that is clearly visible in her work today.

Imperfect Felines

In the Imperfect Felines series, Julia brings hand-sculpted figures in stoneware clay to life. Each sculpture is uniquely shaped and hand-painted, with a rustic expression that bears traces of both playfulness and strength. Inspiration is drawn from traditional tattoo art with clear lines and powerful motifs, as well as from retro design and her deep fascination with the elegance and mystery of felines. The result is a personal and exciting mix where nostalgia meets the present, where the wild and the beautiful coexist in sculptural form.

Represented by the Mankovsky Gallery