Thought of Values

Thoughts on Values: Emma Rytoft

Thoughts on Values: Emma Rytoft


Kindness and care

Which values are reflected in your work and why?
My work is a celebration of the miracle of life and the power of women, inspired by the joy I feel when I hold my daughter in my arms and the strength and courage it takes to raise her. I want to remind my audience that we all begin by depending on the kindness and care of others. I want to encourage women to be strong and proud of what is traditionally considered feminine and therefore often undervalued in our patriarchal society.

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Artist of the Month: Emma Rytoft
Emma was born in Sweden and has lived in Berlin since 2012. She paints details from her daily life: endless afternoons in front of the computer, fleeting moments of calm in a warm bath, and integrates seemingly unrelated objects,...

She was born in Sweden and has been living in Berlin since 2012. She paints details from her daily life: endless afternoons in front of the computer, fleeting moments of peace in a warm bathtub, and integrates seemingly unrelated objects, …



A collection of personal perspectives on values—created in cooperation with MeetFrida and the Museum of Values. Edition: Artist of the Month

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