Johannes Nielsen is a Swedish sculptor working primarily in bronze. His practice centers on the human body as a vessel for presence, memory, and inner states. With a foundation in anatomical accuracy, his figures explore the relationship between body and space, movement and stillness—often holding a quiet, introspective tension.

Born in 1979 in Falkenberg, Sweden, Nielsen studied art and design in 2001 before moving to Dublin in 2003, where he worked as an assistant to sculptor Patrick O’Reilly. These formative years shaped his deep respect for traditional sculptural craft alongside a sensitivity to form and material. His work has since been exhibited internationally, with pieces held in private and public collections across Europe, the United States, and Asia.

Based in Beijing since 2007, Nielsen continues to develop a practice that balances physical making with inner reflection. His recent works move between figurative clarity and poetic openness, inviting the viewer to slow down and meet the sculpture as a moment—something felt as much as seen.

Selected Past Exhibitions (from last 5years):

• Cross Gallery (New York)

• Fremin Gallery (New York)

• Vivian Gallery (Tianjin,CN)

• Abante Gallery (Stockholm,SWE)

• Yuan Museum (Beijing,CN)

• Galleri Backlund (Sweden)

• Galleria PUNTO SULL’ARTE, Varese (IT)

• RK One (Shanghai)

• Galleri Nord (Sweden)

• Westbound (Shanghai Art fair)

• Stream Art Gallery (Belgium and Paris)

• Abante Gallery (Stockholm)

• Pusu Gallery (Shanghai)

• Ying Gallery, Beijing (CN)

• Galleri Blå (SWE)

• Galleri Backlunds, Gothenburg (SWE)

Collected by (in selection):

• German Embassy of Beijing (collaborated artwork with Mika)

• A wide range of bronze sculptures for Coworth Park, London (GB)

• Gravitation, Unique edition bronze sculpture for TetraPak, Lund (SE)

• Anda, 2.8m tall horse sculpture, Hannels Dressage, Falkenberg (SE)

• Collection of bronze sculptures for Green Hotel, Tällberg (SE)

• Silent Poetry, 2m high bronze horse for a private collector, Singapore (SG)

• 120cm high bronze sculpture, Singapore Polo Club, Singapore (SG)