For Backlund the visit to Galströms Bruk, a historic industrial site in Nurunda, south of Sundsvall, was about recovery from a family tragedy.
“There is an emotional personal story behind it. This is the birth place of my son’s late father, who eight years ago took his own life,” she told The Local. “We left to Cyprus for work and education in the hope of healing from the pain and finally this summer we were emotionally ready to visit Sweden.
“The spot in the picture is where we got married 14 years ago. We decided to show Galström to my son and at the same time for me to have a closure. This picture is exactly that moment. It is a beautiful place.”
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