the source of inspiration
Born and raised in the rugged landscapes of Narvik, Northern Norway, my life has always been shaped by the elements. My art is not just a visual representation of the North; it is a physical extension of a life lived outdoors. With a background in diverse wilderness activities, I have spent decades observing the interplay of light and shadow. This deep, lived connection to the landscapes of Nordland, Troms, and Finnmark forms the foundation of every brushstroke.
Style and Philosophy
My work consists of abstract, figurative, landscape paintings, exploring the compositional structures within form and color, that evoke the raw experience of nature. Rather than recreating a scenery, I seek to capture the essence of the landscape through a disciplined, analytical lens.
My aesthetic can be situated within the traditions of Expressionism, Color Field Painting and Hard-edge abstraction. This framework allows me to strip away the "noise" of modern life and human presence, leaving only the fundamental elements of the natural landscape.
I work exclusively on plywood, a choice that provides a firm, organic texture to my minimalist compositions. Each piece is a deliberate attempt to organize the vastness of nature into a balanced, structural whole. Ultimately, I recognize that each new composition is another futile attempt to capture the true northern experience on a surface. The natural landscape is too vast, its intensity too complex to be fully contained. Yet, I continue to try. Perhaps, over time, my collected works can be said to tell at least a small fragment of this eternal story—offering the viewer a refined visual language of structural calm in an otherwise overwhelming wilderness.
Art, Conservation, and Critique
For me, minimalism is more than a visual style; it is a core value. My minimalist philosophy is intrinsically linked to a deep respect for nature and a critical stance toward modern consumerism. In a world characterized by excess and constant noise, my work represents an effort to strip away the superfluous and remain with the essential.
This is my contribution to a necessary counterforce. By abstracting the Northern landscape into its purest forms, I aim to focus attention on the value of the untouched. Choosing to omit noise and detail in my art parallels the choice to reject unnecessary consumption in life. It is about protecting the mental and physical spaces where nature is allowed to simply exist, undisturbed by human intervention. In this sense, each piece is a quiet protest—a reminder that beauty and harmony are found in simplicity, if only we leave it be.
