André Guldhjärta
Born1991 (age 32–33)
NationalitySwedish
Other namesGuldhart, Atinum
Known forsculpture and illustration
Notable work"Anatomy Goldie figure"
Movementart_toys and handcraft
Websiteguldhart.com

André "Guldhart" Guldhjärta (born 22 April 1991) is a Swedish sculptor, illustrator and artist known for his signature panther figure named "Goldie".

Life and career edit

André Guldhjärta grew up in the 1990s and was influenced allot by the 80s in the city of Malmö. His mother was the lead singer of the Swedish eurodance group Dreamworld (band), while his father was a multitalented musician and painter.

It was in the Swedish capital that he started to get involved with the street fashion scene and culture in the beginning of the 2010s. Started out as an intern at Dedicated, at the time known as TSHIRT STORE. Eventually staying for 7 years Working as a graphic designer and illustrator under the artist name Atinum. He made many illustrations for garments often influenced by trending things, culture and gaming. They tended to be very successful and popular. The works was often seen and weared by people on the street and spotted on celebrities. Also shown on different occasions at television shows. Most notable design ever made is Lazer Cats T-shirt.[1]

André Guldhjärta later left Stockholm to get back to his roots Malmö city. Where he would start researching art and connect with his inner self. Resulting in the creation and beginning of the panther figure "Goldie". Goldie started out as a lump of clay in the shape of a tennis ball. That was formed into a expressionless catlike face.

"(...) When i grew up i was surrounded by the passion of arts in different mediums like music, painting and handcrafts. It lies deep in my bloodline so it was natural for me to be creative. People always pushed me to stay creative. I guess one thing led to the other, there was never a master plan. Things just came together from there.

Nowadays, André Guldhjärta is based in Limhamn.

Articles edit

  • Mystiska katter på stan., Skånskadagbladet[2] (2021)

Exhibitions edit

  • PFA, Copenhagen, Denmark (2024)
  • Luftkastellet, Malmö, Sweden (2024)
  • Gallerihelg, Malmö, Sweden (2023)
  • Limhamns Galleri & Sånt, Solo exhibition, Limhamn, Sweden (2023)
  • Art Experience[3], Copenhagen, Denmark (2023)
  • Gallerihelg, Malmö, Sweden (2022)
  • Art Nordic[4], Copenhagen, Denmark (2022)

References edit

  1. ^ https://www.dedicatedbrand.com/en/men/t-shirts/best-sellers/lazer-cats Lazer Cats T-shirt
  2. ^ https://www.skd.se/2021-09-24/mystiska-katter-pa-stanhttps://www.skd.se/2021/09/24/mystiska-katter-pa-stan/
  3. ^ "Guldhart". 12 June 2022.
  4. ^ "Guldhart". 12 June 2022.



Category:1991 births Category:Living people