BIO

I grew up with a deep connection to nature and farm life. At 16, I left home to attend Folkehøgskole, where I chose to focus on art, having already painted extensively on my own. After three years in Norway, I decided to pursue a foundation year and a Bachelor of Fine Arts (four years) in three different regions of Great Britain. I then moved to Oslo, where I continued my work and education, teaching art, working in an art gallery, creating my own art, and exhibiting. However, after a long period of art related work I felt the need to be more in nature. I became a tour leader, primarily in the Nordic countries, for several years, including the Swedish and Finnish North.

Through my travels, I have explored various cultures and met people with different ways of thinking and living. These diverse experiences have shaped my art practice, which is deeply connected to life, local communities, heritage, nature, and human relationships. I now appreciate working only with art again. Taking needed time for nature and health, by living a calmer life.

Utbildning:

2008-2009: Kunsthistorie, Universitetet i Oslo
2003-2004: Praktisk pedagogisk utdanning for kunstnere, Oslo
2002-2003: Bachelor of Fine Arts, med utmärkelse. Carlisle, UK (år 3).
1999-2001: Fine Art Painting. Loughborough, UK (år 1 och 2).
1997-1998: BTEC Foundation Art and Design. Falmouth, UK
1995-1997: Teckning, form, färg, Ålesund
1994-1995: Hardanger Folkehøgskole, Kunst og håndverk