In medieval Europe, the church gathered community together and took a central role in creating the visual language of the time. Imago Mundi explores the way that in our current society, this role is often taken over by economic powers.
The artwork is inspired by economics laureate Robert J. Shiller work, whose concept of narrative economics explores how stories, symbols and shared beliefs influence human behavior and economic life. Just as medieval stained-glass windows communicated religious narratives and reinforced existing systems of power and belief, today advertisements and consumer culture similarly shape our understanding of value, identity and belonging.
Imago Mundi mimics medieval stained glass windows but challenges our perception as it is made from colorful plastic bags, a material carrying different connotations. By juxtaposing these two visual worlds, Imago Mundi reflects on the materials we have today to construct our personal narratives; What meaning can be built with plastic bags, logos and commercials? And what are the unwanted side effects of this world view?
Nobel Prize Facts
Robert J. Shiller was awarded the prize in economic sciences in 2013 together with Eugene F. Fama and Lars Peter Hansen “for their empirical analysis of asset prices”.
NOBEL WEEK LIGHTS
5–13 December 2026 | 16:00–22:00
Stockholm City and Tensta
Emma Rönnholm
Visual artist Emma Rönnholm works predominately with sculpture, installation, kinetic and light art. She likes to set her works in motion using simple motorised mechanisms, tension, optical illusions or light.
The pieces are often made of recycled everyday materials. Humour, DIY and a certain meditative rhythm define her artistic oeuvre.
NOBEL WEEK LIGHTS
A light art festival inspired by the Nobel Prize
5–13 December 2026 | Free admission