Opportunity knocks! Happy to share my new painting with art lovers. This month I’m participating in a local group show:
Little Treasures in Oslo
My painting to the right
Feel free to check out my brand new painting as part of the group exhibition «Little Treasures» at Sagene samfunnshus May 1.-31. in Oslo. I also highly recommend sharing a nice meal at the local Nazar cafe.
Title: One more cup of coffee before you go
Size: 40 x 40 cm
Medium: mixed media on deep edge canvas
Year: 2025
Price: 950,- NOK (plus shipping costs)
Thanks a lot, Torshov kunst- og kulturforening for this opportunity.
Trust the process! is one of my guiding mantras. I also love working intuitively to open up for untold stories. And sometimes it feels a bit scary as the work comes alive on the canvas, because:
Some paintings have a strong will. This one has been telling me a lot of stories along the way and has a lot of history hidden in its many layers.
Many hidden layers
Catching up with artist community
Good things always happen to me!
First time I had the pleasure of exhibiting with this wonderful local artist community was back in the days. And I’m so happy I decided to join them again.
Lucky to be part of Torshov kunst- og kulturforening!
Work in progress
Group Exhibit 1. – 31. May
Anyways, feel free to check out my work May 1.- 31 on display at Sagene samfunnshus, Oslo. For further information go to my website.
Finally my trip to Side at the Turkish Riviera came alive. I’ve been dreaming about this for months.
From winter to early summer
We took off in the middle of a Norwegian winter night and arrived for lunch in the beautiful Turkish early summer. What a joy to get to know the surroundings and my fellow travellers.
8 days filled with joy
The 8 day trip is like a double Kinderegg:
Tai Chi practice (twice a day)
Summer feeling/ beach life in between
Exploring ancient city, history, culture
Good food and wine
Hanging out with my Tai Chi Tribe
Art workshop
Tai Chi morning practice
Daily Tai Chi practice
Truth be told, I really enjoyed our daily morning and evening practice. It felt so refreshing doing Tai Chi outside in the open air overlooking the ocean, watching the sun orbit until nightfall. Think I could have doubled the Tai Chi hours, but on the other side; doing yoga on the beach was not bad at all.
Beach life
Summer feeling
In between Tai Chi and wonderful meals we enjoyed the summer feeling at the beach (or by the pool) every day. Sunny days and swimming in the ocean felt super energising this time of year. Think I could have doubled the 8 days without getting homesick. No problem!
Temple of Apollo, Side
Exploring the city of Side
One day we took the local bus to explore the ancient city of Side with its old town and the historical Temple of Apollo. And of course we enjoyed a tasty lunch with some deep glasses of wine at one of the best restaurants in the harbour. What a wonderful day!
So tasty!
Workshop and vernissage
When booking my trip I made plans to join a local art workshop. But after some research, I decided to scale down my initial plans and go for a private workshop on my own.
Therefore I packed just enough art supplies to make one painting a day. I also brought some pre-prepared layered paintings from my home studio (specifically made for this very project) hoping to finish the top layers with my Poscas whenever I had some spare time, as it turned out mostly before bed time.
One painting every day
Painting as contemplation
Painting resembles Tai Chi when it comes to body movements. I often practice Tai Chi when in my studio. I see both disciplines as energy work.
For me painting is a mindful way to contemplate today’s lesson.
The topic of my 8 days in Side series of paintings was, of course, the Tai Chi classes and the energy we’ve been practicing each day.
Workshop in Side
Vernissage
Last evening before dinner the whole Tai Chi Tribe was invited to an informal vernissage and to my big surprise 6 out of 7 paintings found a new home within minutes. Sometimes it’s really nice to say yes! when someone pops a question.
Thank you for showing such enthusiasm, dear Tai Chi Tribe!
Thank you!
Some key takeaways
A key takeaway from my trip to Side is that doing research and making plans in advance brings success. The decision to downsize my initial idea of joining a local workshop and instead make my own turned out to be both realistic and fun.
Launching the idea of vernissage was never in my initial plans. The workshop was designed for me to contemplate the energies we had been working on. When I mentioned I was creating artworks before bedtime someone asked me to share a snapshot and thereafter the idea of vernissage arose. Don’t be shy: Go with the flow!
Another important lesson is to bring more summer clothes and make sure the thick books are interesting enough to read (or you might as well leave them at home)!!
Imagine having so much fun in 8 days. Such a refreshing trip!
First of all: HAPPY NEW YEAR! to family, friends and followers from all over the world! Let’s hope for peace and prosperity and that our leaders will make wise decisions to cool down climate change.
Happy New Year!
Small recap from my studio
As we tiptoe into 2024 please allow me to share a few things with my fab followers:
This was quite an exciting year in the studio. Being an artist means taking risks in the studio. My mantra is: I wonder what happens if I do this, or maybe that?
Taking risks and going out of my comfort zone sometimes feels challenging, but I want to grow my artistic tools, so therefore I’ve put the fear of failure aside to experiment and learn. I now know a lot more about what to do and what not to do. Yep! I’ve made a lot of crazy mistakes along the road, but hopefully my share of ugly paintings is coming to an end soon.
This year I chose not to show so much of my working process on Instagram and Facebook, but I’ve been blogging every month and sending out newsletters.
Before x-mas I had the pleasure of sharing some of my brand new artworkswith you and I’m very pleased that some of them sold!
x-mas art drop
Like last year I decided to skip local exhibitions, and at the moment I’m considering whether or not to do a pop-up exhibit next year.
One of my goals for this year was exploring creativity and seeking inspiration in the arts, so I visited many exhibitions, read loads of weird books, listened to new music and danced in my studio – while my cat was staring at me wondering what on earth was going on…
Filled with gratitude
Reflecting on the year gone by I am filled with gratitude for the support and enthusiasm so many of you have brought to my art practice.
Being an artist means a lot. As long as I have my studio and my art practice I always have something to look forward to. Thank you for showing interest in my art, for all your nice comments and for buying my artworks. I think I have the best people cheering for me!
I feel so lucky to be able to live a creative life, so lucky to have family and friends cheering for me, and so lucky to meet so many nice people from all over the world, some in real life, some over the internet.
I honestly don’t know who I’d be without my art practice…
Most of my planned painting holidays didn’t go as planned this year due to different unplanned circumstances, but what the heck;
Life is what happens while you’re busy making other plans…
Winter is a season of recovery and preparation, but also for planning. I don’t know about you, but I sure miss the light and can’t wait for the days to start getting longer.
My studio feels a bit crowded these days as I have many paintings in different stages just waiting for daylight and more painting time…
Finally I have the pleasure of sharing some of my brand new artworks with you. How about that! The online exhibition / studio shop is now open exclusively for those who follow my newsletter. This private early access is available for five days only.
My series are all original and individual artworks.
My artworks are handmade and one of a kind.
There are no prints for sale.
Affordable prices
What’s up: New collection
Proudly presenting brand new artworks for you to enjoy and purchase directly from my website. Check it out!
New series: Magic Moments in Nature
Magic Moments in Nature
Like most Norwegians I love nature. Hiking in the nearby hills with my grandmother is among my strongest childhood memories. Daily rituals of roaming the woods, watching animal wildlife and exploring the fjord grounded me with Mother Earth and made me realize the importance of respectfully taking care of Nature. They say childhood shapes your future.
Hiking and exploring together with nice people give new perspectives, positive energy and good memories, therefore I try to block out holes in my calendar to spend time in nature on a regular basis. Because spending time in Mother Nature can help relieve stress and anxiety; boost our immune system, creativity, and focus; and teach us to live more in the present.
Photoshoot in scarce winter light
Inspired from Mother Nature
The paintings have several layers as do Mother Nature. Some layers are hidden while others stand out more clearly. Each trip gives rise to different shapes and brush strokes. Color schemes are inspired from both people and places.
When in my studio I work from my heart and memory, not from photographs. Thus each painting captures unique emotional impressions and is a representation of what happened at a special moment in time and space. I aim to explore and filter reality through the prism of my individual perception by reinterpreting natural surroundings.
Sizzling with energy
Guided by intuition I try to transform or «translate» my experience into patterns, shapes and color arrangements. Some of them are more recognizable than others. My intention is to make the paintings sizzle with energy, just like I felt during that special moment in time.
Hopefully the paintings touch on the complexity of being a tiny person walking around in a big world and the wonderful feeling of belonging, of inner peace and calmness.
Hope they bring out some Magical Moments in your life too! See them here
Looks quite good when matted
Inspiration for you
Every month I search for inspiration. This month I hope to inspire you! I paint what I cannot express in words. I paint to grasp the world around me by listening inwards. I paint in search of authenticity, trying to find and develop my true voice and always remember my artistic vision. Sometimes that resonates with the viewer and sometimes not.
I believe every artwork will reveal its secrets to the right viewer and therefore you instinctively know when to buy a painting or not; because it speaks directly to you.
The original paintings are hand painted, one of a kind and signed on the backside. Please remember that the paintings are sold unframed and unmatted so that you are free to choose what suits your personal taste and match your beautiful home best.
In case you wonder; my prices will never ever be less expensive than today. The only way they will go is up, so grab the chance today!
It is nearly time for my art drop. This time I will release a series of new works on paper in various sizes at affordable prices. All subscribers of my newsletter will get access to my new artworks before everyone else.
But first, I have some decisions to make and some work to do.
Treasure hunting in my studio
The privilege of choosing
People and artists are different, there are various ways of carrying out one’s art practice. Some of you know that I always work on parallel projects, both short term and long term projects.
Lately I’ve been telling you about my multitude of half finished, or just started, works on paper and a pile of canvases in a seemingly never ending process. I cannot do it any other way. But that means I have to ponder a little when it comes to my upcoming art drop.
So, what to choose? Think I’ll have to get some help from my assistant Mr Cat.
Seeking advice from my art assistant Mr Cat
Finishing touches
After the privilege of choosing which paintings to include in this upcoming art drop, I need to get the paintings ready for their new homes. Some might need a finishing touch of colour, while others need to have their edges painted.
I prefer to sign my abstract paintings on the backside. But if a buyer prefers to see my signature on the front that is also an option – just remember to give me a hint before I ship your artwork.
Painting the edges
Photographing and presenting art
Way back I used to work as a freelance photographer, so I know a few things about photographing art. I have also worked professionally with web publishing and managing social media, so I prefer to do all the work myself, even if it’s a bit time consuming.
Sometimes I wonder if I should learn how to make frames…
Framing or not framing, that’s the question…
Artistic text work
I truly believe that every artwork will reveal its hidden message to the right viewer. I also believe that buying art is a soulful decision in the sense that you will instinctively know when to buy a painting – because it “speaks” to you.
They say pictures contain more than a thousand words, but I think that sometimes titles and an introductory text about the art might add some more insight to what messages the artist is trying to get across.
When exhibiting my work in galleries I normally give a brief artist talk, or introduction to my work and when launching a new series on my website I like to do the same.
When working on a series, I always reflect on my process, take notes and think about ideas that come up during studio time. Reflection time is crucial and some days I spend more time looking at my paintings than painting. I reflect on titles, I ponder about why I want to express a specific theme and how to make that “visible” in an abstract way.
The trick is to talk, or write, about my art series in ways that give the viewer a more fully understanding of my theme – or even better; how do I explain my thoughts and ideas in ways that makes the viewer curious?
I like writing and reading about art. Hope you get some nice ideas too!
Home is where the art is…
How to grab one
It is soon time to launch my upcoming art drop. All subscribers of my newsletter will get access to my new artworks before everyone else. Here is what you can do:
This month I’ve been busy painting (and selling) big cats, testing how to make digital art and giving my studio a much needed spring cleaning. I’ve also enjoyed the company of the younger generation in my studio, been to exhibitions and movies besides finding the slow vibes for a much needed summer vacation.
Painting inspired by Her Highness Miss Selma
Studio time as self-care
Most of us live busy lives. There are full time jobs, bills to pay, cooking and cleaning, friends and family to take care of, smartphones, concerts, football games and television. At my age I also need a good night’s sleep.
For me, making time to create is an important part of self-care. Studio time is sacred and my way of healing and dealing with the world. So I show up and create. That means getting into the studio no matter what is going on in life.
The most wonderful days in my studio give rise to joyous series of explorations that lead to personal understanding and more interesting artworks.
Group exhibit in Canada
24.-25. June one of my cat paintings is exhibited in the beautiful city of Vancouver in Canada. Click here to check it out!
Catzy Cat on show in Vancouver Canada
Inspiration
This month I’ve visited and revisited the Marianne Bratteli exhibition Beating Heart at the MUNCH museum in Oslo. To my surprise this is Marianne Bratteli’s first comprehensive museum exhibition. I find her works powerful and interesting. Despite the colorful and playful expression, her works also depict how war traumas, if not resolved, can go from one generation to the next.
Marianne Bratteli exhibition Heart Beat
Art as a means of living my life
People keep asking me how to buy my works… (go to website)
But to be honest; I’m not so interested in art as a means of making a living, I like my day job. What interests me more is art as a means of living my life.
So let’s chill out, let’s find the summer vibes and enjoy the summer!
Summer Vibes Art by Rekkebo
Ps. Think I will log off and have a much needed digital detox this summer – what about you?
My abstract series on canvas keeps moving forward, slowly but steadily. I sometimes find it hard to grasp what the painting is about, but as soon as I understand the hidden message, the piece seems to come together pretty nicely.
ongoing abstract series
Along the way I’ve had different working titles for this long term project. I paint in search of authenticity, trying to find and develop my true voice and always remember my artistic vision.
I paint what I cannot express in words. I paint to grasp the world around me by listening inwards. Sometimes that resonates with the viewer and sometimes not.
As usual I have lots of canvases going on in different stages and I’m starting to look forward to seeing the end of this project. I sometimes wonder how many canvases this project will end up with. But one canvas seems to inform the next one, so it feels like I’m still in the middle of discovering something new.
Some artists prefer working on one canvas at the time until it gets finished. My working process is different. I work on parallel projects. I like taking a break from one project by working on another. What I discover in one place often leads to new ways of seeing and working. I like that very much.
Group exhibition coming up
If you know me, you’ve probably seen some of my cat paintings. This month I decided to make some more and one of them will be exhibited in the beautiful city of Vancouver, Canada in June.
Cats are wonderful
Inspiration
Inspiration is paramount. This month I went to the MUNCH museum with a group of colourful friends who have not yet had the pleasure of visiting the new museum. Afterwards we had a nice meal and some good conversations at one of the many restaurants in the Bjørvika area. Socialising with nice people is so rewarding.
I’ve had so much fun in my studio over the past months! Finally the day has come: Proudly presenting some of my latest artworks. Hope you like them!
Followers first in line
The online exhibition | webshop is now open exclusively for those who follow my newsletter.
My new work will not be shown i detail anywhere on social media. So feel free to sign up for my newsletter and be among the first to get sneak peeks from behind the scenes and special offers from my art studio.
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Handmade artworks – one of a kind
My artworks are all original and individual artworks, handmade and one of a kind. There are no prints for sale.
All artworks are sold unframed and unmatted, so you can choose your favourite framing and matting to match your personal style.
Affordable prices
If you follow my newsletter you will get access to my new batch of artworks. You might have a look around to see if you find something you like at affordable prices.
I try my best to keep the prices low so you can buy the artworks you love to make your home shine even more.
I’m so proud and happy to have collectors around the world. Hope you find something you love, and maybe a little something for your family and friends, too!
Choose your favourite framing for your beautiful home
Available artworks in different sizes
So many of you have asked: How do we get to buy your artworks? Well, here is your chance. Click on the links below and you will find the available art works.
All artworks are made on acid free art paper, watercolor paper or canvas textured paper. All artworks are sold un-matted, not framed so you are free to choose what will look the best in your beautiful home.
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Some days are better than others! I’m so honoured! Thank you curator Cat Salter-Smith for choosing my painting “Portrait of Paul” as one of your Top 5 favourite paintings among the almost 1000 artworks in this year’s international TAE exhibition in York, UK.
Gala opening event in the Hiscox building on the Saturday 25th june. What a wonderful surprise! Online sale from june 29.
Portrait of Paul
Curators choice
This is what the curator said:
“Yes, it’s a portrait of a person called Paul, but this artwork is so much more than that! Absolutely love the use of colour and pattern which has turned this ‘portrait’ into a fabulous abstract piece. Would be great to meet Paul one day! He really looks like a fun guy!”
The model, Paul, who is an artist himself was thrilled as he received the good news.
Makes me really happy to know that this special artwork now belongs to a dedicated collector in sunny California, USA.
Aiming for 10 years straight
This is my 6th year of participating in TAE and I plan to keep it up for at least 4 more! Two years ago my entry made the front page among several others and this year my entry gets highlighted as one of the Top 5. So much fun!
Through art we can change the world! Twitter Art Exhibit (TAE20) utilizes social media and public engagement to generate income for charities and nonprofit organizations. 80% of the art sale goes directly to a different charity each year.
TAE20 is the 10th anniversary and I am proud to announce that this is the fourth year I take part in Twitter Art Exhibit by donating a mini piece of original art especially made for this global event. This year my entry made the front cover of the catalogue.
10th anniversary #TAE20
About TAE
Twitter Art Exhibit was founded by scandinavian artist David Sandum in 2009. This is the 10th year TAE make the world a little bit better through the sale of original postcard-sized artwork.
Charity exhibit
This year’s Twitter Art Exhibit was originally scheduled for April, but had to be postponed due to Covid-19 restrictions. TAE20 is curated by Debanjana Bhattacharjee and will be hosted in Myrtle Beach, USA. The exhibition will take place at local artist William H. Miller’s gallery.
Here is my postcard-sized, handmade original artwork.
Miss Myrtle – Copyright (c) Art by Rekkebo
Where to find it
The chosen charity to benefit from this global art exhibition is Horry County Disabilities and Special Needs – HCDSN, located in Myrtle Beach/Conway area of South Carolina. HCDSN aims to develop and extend the art program to offer additional art classes as well as enhance the individual’s opportunity to also engage in statewide community art exhibitions. Read more about HCDSN here https://hcdsn.org/
Gjennom kunst kan vi forandre verden! Twitter Art Exhibit (TAE20) bruker sosiale medier og offentlig engasjement for å generere inntekter for veldedige organisasjoner og ideelle organisasjoner. 80% av kunstsalget går direkte til veldedighet hvert år.
TAE har tiårsjubileum i år og jeg er deltar i Twitter Art Exhibit for fjerde gang gjennom å donere original kunst i et format spesielt laget for denne globale begivenheten. I år kom bidraget mitt med på forsiden av katalogen. Så gøy!
Om TAE
Twitter Art Exhibit ble grunnlagt av den skandinaviske kunstneren David Sandum i 2009. Dette er det tiende året TAE gjør verden litt bedre gjennom salg av originale kunst i postkortstørrelse.
Årets Twitter Art Exhibit var opprinnelig planlagt til april, men måtte utsettes på grunn av Covid-19 restriksjoner. TAE20 er kuratert av Debanjana Bhattacharjee og vil finne sted i Myrtle Beach, USA i galleriet til den lokale kunstneren William H. Miller.
Veldedighetsutstilling
Årets utvalgte veldedighetsorganisasjon er Horry County Disabilities and Special Needs – HCDSN, som ligger i Myrtle Beach / Conway-området i South Carolina. HCDSN har som mål å utvikle og utvide kunstprogrammet og tilby flere kunstklasser, samt forbedre den enkeltes mulighet til å delta i statlige samfunnskunstutstillinger. Les mer om organisasjonen her https://hcdsn.org/
Hurray! It’s time for the graduation and exhibition!
It has been a somewhat strange spring, with online teaching, chat groups and conversations. Online guidance in painting is far from optimal, but we made it! Big thanks to teachers and fellow students for heroic efforts and groundbreaking work in a twisted corona era.
Avgangsutstilling i galleri C-14
Hurra! da er vårens fordypningsprosjekt i havn og det er tid for avgangsklassens utstilling!
En litt rar vår har det vært, med online undervisning, chattegrupper og samtaler i ymse kanaler. Online-veiledning i maleri er ikke helt optimalt, men bevares vi fikk det da til, så klapp på skulderen til lærer og medstudenter for heroisk innsats og nybrottsarbeid i en vrien koronatid.
Photo by Sebastian Gabriel Nord Copyright (c) Art by Rekkebo
Busy days
We are up for busy but pleasant days when the graduate class finally gathers at school again. Creative processes are presented, paintings must be completed and prepared for exhibition.
The school year will last 6 weeks longer than planned because the art school’s original exhibition is canceled due to coronary restrictions. Instead the class will arrange a graduate exhibition at the school’s gallery C-14 in Oslo.
Unfortunately, it’s impossible for some of the students to participate under the prevailing circumstances. Our class consists of both experienced and inexperienced exhibitors. The previous workshop in curation and exhibition preparation comes in handy here, because there is a lot of work to be performed, responsibilities and work tasks that must be distributed. After all, we are going to arrange our own graduation exhibition. All by ourselves.
Travle dager
Det blir travle men hyggelige dager når klassen endelig kan samles på skolen igjen. Kreative prosesser skal dokumenteres og presenteres, malerier må sluttføres og klargjøres for utstilling.
Skoleåret blir i praksis 6 uker lengre enn planlagt fordi kunstskolens opprinnelige utstilling må utgå pga koronarestriksjoner. Klassen får i stedet tilbud om å gjennomføre en egen utstilling i skolens galleri C-14 på ærverdige Frogner.
Det er dessverre ikke mulig for alle å delta under de rådende omstendigheter, men vi blir en fin gjeng av både erfarne og uerfarne utstillere. Her kommer workshopen i kuratering og utstillingsforberedelser godt med, for det er en god del praktisk arbeid som skal utføres og ansvars- og arbeidsoppgaver som må fordeles. For vi skal jo arrangere vår egen avgangsutstilling. Helt selv.
Photo by Sebastian Gabriel Nord – Copyright (c) Art by Rekkebo
Vernissage
It’s time for the opening in Gallery C-14 which is located in Colbjørnsensgate 14 in beautiful Frogner, Oslo. Exhibition period 24-28 June 2020.
The gallery is intimate, and Midsummer Day is very hot. We are excited, but fear people will not show up in the afternoon heat. Fortunately, they do; family, friends, friends of friends, acquaintances and some casual passers-by. Everyone is welcome!
Our wonderful teacher Henriette Emilie Finne gives the opening speech. The photographer has arrived, life is good and there are free drinks for everyone. Artists are happy, but too tired to celebrate. The evening passes by, not quite like back in the days where absinthe flows and artists celebrate all through the night. Most of us will go to work early in the morning.
Photo: Sebastian Gabriel Nord
Vernissage
Så er dagen endelig kommet: Det er tid for vernissage i Galleri C-14 som ligger i Colbjørnsensgate 14 på ærverdige Frogner i Oslo. Utstillingsperiode 24.-28.juni 2020.
Lokalet er intimt, men det er høyt under taket. Dagen etter St Hansaften er vakker og smellvarm og vi er spente på om folk orker å møte opp i ettermiddagsheten. Det gjør de heldigvis; familie, venner og bekjente, kjente og ukjente og noen tilfeldig forbipasserende. Alle er velkomne!
Vår supre lærer Henriette Emilie Finne holder åpningstalen, fotografen er på plass, stemningen er god og det er nok drikke til alle. Kunstnerne er lykkelige, men alt for slitne til å feire. Kvelden ble dermed ikke helt som i de gamle kunstnermytene hvor absinten flyter og kunstnerne feirer til den lyse morgen. Mange av oss skal på jobb i morgen tidlig.
Photo by Sebastian Gabriel Nord – Copyright (c) Art by Rekkebo
The hottest week of the summer
The summer has arrived in full force. But I have hardly noticed, because I have spent days and weeks painting in my studio. Oslo seems to be almost empty. Holidays are here with beautiful summer dresses and bouncy children on their way to the beach. Mothers with picnic baskets and small dogs. Every now and then a working dad passes by on his electric bike.
My class is at gallery C-14 to showcase the results from a long, creative working process carried out mostly in isolation due to Covid-19 restrictions. Oslo has opened up again and we take turns in the hot gallery. We bring a lot of water and run for ice cream. As we get hold of a fan to cool down the gallery, people start walking in.
It feels good when visitors are interested in the displayed works. I hand out business cards hoping that visitors will take a closer look at my website and art blog.
Den varmeste uken på hele sommeren
Sommeren er kommet for fullt, men det har jo knapt vi kunstnerne merket som har stått inne og malt de siste 3 ukene. Storbyen virker nesten folketom, mange har tatt ferie. Flagrende sommerkjoler og hoppende barn med badering rundt livet er på vei til eller fra stranda, ekvipasjer med piknikkurver og små hunder på slep. En og annen pappa haster forbi på elsykkel med tomt barnesete.
Så er vi her da, for å vise fram sluttresultatet av en lang, kreativ arbeidsprosess denne litt rare våren preget av mye alenetid og avstand pga korona. Vi bytter på å være utstillingsvakt i det kokhete lokalet. Det går med mye vann og vi går i skytteltrafikk til nærbutikken for å kjøpe is. Heldigvis får vi tak i en vifte som hjelper betraktelig på både humøret og publikumsinteressen.
Det er alltid stas når publikum er interessert i arbeidene og kunstnerne som stiller ut. Det er lurt å ha visittkort klare for å dele ut, for det kan jo tenkes at besøkende vil ta en en nærmere titt på hjemmesiden til noen av kunstnerne, eventuelt også ønsker info om neste utstilling.
Copyright (c) Art by Rekkebo
My four big paintings
I decided to exhibit the large paintings I painted at the end of my process. All four are painted with acrylic and oil pastels, they measure 47 x 37 inches and are mounted on stretched canvas.
Top left: The red room
Top right: My favorite armchair
Bottom left: I need more coffee
Bottom right: Let’s rest a little
Copyright (c) Art by Rekkebo
Mine fire store malerier
Jeg bestemte meg for å stille ut mine fire største malerier, selve sluttproduktet av prosessen. Alle er malt med akryl og oljepastell, de måler 120 x 96 cm og er montert på oppspent lerret.
Top left: Det raude rommet
Top right: Godstolen
Bottom left: Eg må ha meir kaffi
Bottom right: Lat oss kvila litt
Then came the rain
After a hot, cloudless week with blue, blue sky, loads of sunshine the rain comes pouring down. It’s like the sky opens up. The rain washes down over dusty city streets, half-dried flower beds and thirsty trees.
We run for the bus between the showers and arrive at the gallery just in time to avoid getting soaked. We rig down and prepare the gallery for next week’s exhibition. It feels good to finish an exhibition, because in my head ideas are flourishing with my next creative process.
Så kom regnet
Etter en hel uke med skyfri himmel, solsteik – og nummeret før storbyen får heteslag, kommer regnet. I bøtter og spann. Det er som om himmelen åpner seg og regnet skyller ned over støvtørre bygater, halvvisne blomsterbed og tørste trær.
Vi løper til bussen mellom bygene, blir overrasket i påvente av neste buss og ankommer galleriet akkurat i tide til å unngå å bli plaskvåte. Så er det bare å rigge ned og klargjøre lokalet til neste ukes utstilling. Det er alltid godt å bli ferdig med en utstilling, for hodet mitt er allerede langt inne i neste kreative prosess.
Photo by Sebastian Gabriel Nord – Copyright (c) Art by Rekkebo
Thank you!
The third school year has finally come to an end. I have received my diploma and a warm and wonderful graduation exhibition week here at Gallery C-14 has closed.
Thank you for a wonderful school year, everyone! Many thanks to family and friends who have encouraged and cheered me along the way! What would I be without you?
Now I’m off to new adventures!
Tusen takk!
Tredje skoleår er forbi, vitnemålet er i havn, avgangsutstillingen er slutt. Det har vært en varm og flott utstillingsuke her ved Galleri C-14.
Tusen takk for et herlig skoleår, alle sammen! Hjertelig takk til familie og venner som har oppmuntret og heiet på meg underveis! Uten dere hadde det neppe gått så bra!
Amazing how fast this autumn semester passes. It is time to exhibit and I will showcase paintings from my series Cat People which is inspired by cats I’ve shared my life with.
Time flies
It’s kind of weird, but days fly by, while time almost stands still. I enjoy being a third year student at Nydalen Art School under the wings of my favorite teacher, supervisor and professional artist Henriette Emilie Finne. The timing is perfect and I have already learned a lot. Life sometimes gets a bit hectic, but in a good way. And of course, I get lots of help from my artist assistant, Mr. Muskat, we make a good team.
Tiden flyr
Utrolig hvor fort høstsemesteret går. Det er snart tid for utstilling og jeg viser bilder fra min serie Cat People som jeg har jobbet med on and off de siste par årene. Kanskje ikke så rart at man blir inspirert av de man deler tilværelsen med.
Det er rart, men dagene flyr, samtidig som tiden nesten står stille. Det er fint å være tredjeårsstudent ved Nydalen Kunstskole under vingene til min favorittlærer, veileder og dyktige kunstner Henriette Emilie Finne. Timingen er perfekt og jeg har lært masse allerede. Det blir litt hektisk innimellom, men heldigvis på en god måte. Og så har jeg jo kunstnerassistenten min Herr Muskat, vi er et godt team.
My assistant in the studio Copyright (c) Art by Rekkebo
Who am I as an artist?
The autumn semester is mainly about who I am as an artist and we focus on portraits and self-portraits. We learn different methods to approach light, shadow and form. Exciting to see the classmates’ personal style emerging. For me it is unusual to work with self-portraits, it feels strange to be my own model – but it is convenient to find a model in the mirror. Some art critics claim that every portrait “really” is a self-portrait. People see different things, that’s for sure!
“Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.”
― Edgar Degas
Hvem er jeg som kunstner?
Høstsemesteret handler om hvem jeg er som kunstner og vi fokuserer på portrett og selvportrett. Vi lærer ulike metoder for å nærme oss kjernen av problematikken gjennom studier av lys og form. Spennende å se hvor ulikt klassen løser oppgavene med sin personlige stil. Det er uvant å jobbe med selvportretter, litt rart å skulle være sin egen modell – men det er jo veldig praktisk å alltid ha en tilgjengelig modell i speilet. Enkelte kunstkritikere mener at et hvert portrett “egentlig” er et selvportrett. Folk ser ulike ting og det er bra!
“Kunst er ikke hva du ser, men hva du får andre til å se.”
– Edgar Degas
Finding my personal style
It is quite difficult to know what one’s personal artistic style looks like. Therefore we are encouraged to collect things that we like and that mean something to us. We hunt old sketchbooks, drawings, paintings. Looking through photo albums, textiles and household utensils in search of ourselves. What do these things represent and how can I bring some of these elements into my art? What do other artists do, what constitutes their personal style?
Å finne sin personlige stil
Det er ikke helt enkelt å vite hva som er ens personlige kunstneriske stil, derfor oppfordres vi til å samle på ting vi liker og som betyr noe for oss. Vi går gjennom gamle skissebøker, tegninger, malerier. Ser gjennom fotoalbumer, tekstiler og husgeråd i jakten på oss selv. Hva representerer disse tingene for meg og hvordan kan jeg bruke dette i min kunst? Hva gjør andre kunstnere, hva utgjør deres personlige stil?
From my Cat People series Copyright (c) Art by Rekkebo
What do other artists do?
In our search for inspiration the class visits artist studios. We flip through loads of art books, watch art films, join lectures, discussions, we google and go to exhibitions. We try different techniques and methods. We learn many useful tools and practice until we get it.
Hva gjør andre kunstnere?
I vår søken etter inspirasjon drar klassen på atelierbesøk hos andre kunstnere, blar i massevis av kunstbøker, ser kunstfilmer, har forelesninger, diskuterer, googler og går på utstillinger. Vi prøver ulike teknikker og metoder. Vi lærer mange nyttige verktøy og vi øver helt til vi får det til!
Working process
I prefer the working process where I first think of some possible ideas, then make a number of simple small sketches, before continuing to work on a few interesting sketches before I set the work aside to mature. I normally have several ongoing creative processes, therefore I never run out of work. I wish I had an extra day of the week.
Serielle undersøkelser
Det jeg liker best er nok serielle undersøkelser. Først finner jeg mulige ideer, så lager jeg et antall enkle småskisser, deretter jobber jeg videre med noen av de skissene jeg syns er mest interessante. Noen dager eller uker senere er jeg klar for å jobbe jeg videre. Jeg har alltid flere kreative prosesser gående samtidig, slik at jeg alltid har noe å jobbe med i ledige stunder. Jeg ønsker at døgnet hadde flere timer og at jeg fikk en ekstra ukedag.
Working on a personal theme
I have had a fairly long creative process working on a specific theme for a while, a theme that says something about my being in the world. Throughout my life, I have been concerned with the relationship between animals and humans. Dog and horse owners will surely have many stories to tell. I myself have lived with cats since I was little. I find cats quite magical!
Et personlig tema
Jeg har hatt en relativt lang kreativ prosess og jobbet med et spesifikt tema en stund, et tema som sier noe om min væren i verden. I hele mitt liv har jeg vært opptatt av relasjonen mellom dyr og menneske. Hunde- og hesteeiere vil helt sikkert ha mange historier å komme med. Selv har jeg levd sammen med katter siden jeg var liten. Jeg syns katter er helt magiske!
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Cat people
Of course, one should not humanize animals, but I sometimes experience that it is possible to communicate with animals. Occasionally there are special moments where I wonder if the animal feels a bit of the same wonder as me.
The family cat we have now, handsome Mr. Muscat has the ability to suddenly “appear” in my head minutes before he enters the front door. Strange, but hardly coincidental. I sincerely doubt that I show up in Mr. Muscat’s head. I am told that during my middle school years I had a cat who always “knew” when I got home: 15 minutes before I arrived (no matter what time of day and from which direction) my cat suddenly appeared at a certain place to wait for me to walk him in. Part of the story is that this particular cat spent his first weeks in an incubator made from my wool socks, the baby kitten was hand fed by me, and he slept in my bed every single night as long as he lived. We were best friends.
Cat people
Man skal selvsagt ikke menneskeliggjøre dyrene, men jeg opplever at det er mulig å kommunisere med enkelte dyr. Det oppstår av og til spesielle øyeblikk der jeg lurer på om dyrene kjenner litt av den samme undringen som meg.
Katten vi har nå, kjekke Herr Muskat, har det med å plutselig dukke opp i hodet mitt minutter før han kommer inn. Merkelig, men tilfeldig er det neppe. Jeg tviler vel egentlig på at jeg dukker opp i Muskats hode. Da jeg gikk på ungdomsskolen hadde jeg en katt som alltid visste når jeg kom hjem: 15 minutter før jeg ankom (uansett tid på døgnet og fra hvilken retning) dukket katten opp og satte seg til på et bestemt sted for å vente på meg, så gikk vi sammen inn. Det hører med til historien at akkurat den katten lå i kuvøse inni ullsokkene mine og ble matet med tåteflaske de første ukene av sitt liv, og han sov sammen med meg hver eneste natt så lenge den levde. Vi var gode venner.
Art project and personal history
This fall, the third graders have been working to integrate our personal history into the artistic process trying out different approaches. I have pondered over elements that often appear in my work and finally I understood something new. So I guess the striped rugs will be part of my art, since they are connected to some good memories.
Cats have been present in my work for some time. Trying to catch the cats’ essence, I have made cats in different colors and in black and white, I have used charcoal, felt-tip pens and acrylic paint. I have drawn details such as ears, claws and eyes over and over again and tested countless ways to make fur. In the beginning, the cats looked quite realistic, then gradually more and more abstracted.
Eyes reflect the soul, I have heard. I believe the same goes for animal eyes. It is also said that pets and owners become more alike over time. But the pictures you see here are no attempts at self-portraits of me and Mr. Muscat, although he has certainly been present during the creation of the pictures. There is no final word here, you get to look at the motifs in the light of your experiences. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and I love listening to people’s associations and interpretations in the showroom.
Kunstprosjekt med personlige elementer
Denne høsten har tredjeklassene jobbet for å integrere vår personlige historie i den kunstneriske prosessen. Vi har forsøkt ulike tilnærminger, jeg har lett og grublet over elementer som ofte dukker opp i mine egne arbeider og plutselig en dag var det som om det løsnet litt, som om jeg forstod et og annet som jeg har lurt på lenge. Så de stripete filleryene blir nok antakelig med meg videre, de gir meg gode vibber.
Kattene har vært til stede i mine arbeider en god stund. For å få tak på kattenes vesen har jeg laget katter i farger og svart-hvitt, jeg har brukt kull, tusj og akrylmaling. Jeg har tegnet detaljer som ører, klør og øyne om og om igjen. Jeg har testet utallige måter å lage pels på. I begynnelsen var skikkelsene realistiske i utførelsen, etter hvert mer og mer abstraherte.
Øynene speiler menneskets sjel, har jeg hørt. Jeg tror det samme gjelder dyrenes øyne. Det sies også at kjæledyr og mennesker ligner hverandre. Men bildene du ser her er ikke forsøk på selvportretter av meg og Herr Muskat, selv om han har absolutt vært til stede under tilblivelsen av bildene. Det finnes ingen fasit her, du får selvsagt betrakte motivene i lys av dine erfaringer. Det meste kommer an på øyet som ser og det er alltid gøy å høre andres assosiasjoner og tolkninger i utstillingslokalet.
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Exhibition in pre-Christmas rush
An important part of being an artist is to showcase your work. The third graders will take part in the Christmas exhibition at school 14.-15.december 2019. It has been 6 years since I last participated in this group exhibition and I am excited to see other student’s work. But first there are preparations:
The Christmas exhibition is arranged every year and all art students are involved in the entire process. We prepare walls, hang pictures, work together with the curator, we are present during the exhibition, receive the audience and assist with sales. Afterwards sold works get handed out, unsold works get collected and the school is prepared for next term. Exhibition practice is an important part of our learning process and provides important insight into being an artist.
This year the exhibition weekend collides with the pre-Christmas rush. I’m expecting visitors from abroad. There might even be some surprises too, but it’s ok as I live a short walk away. The favorite trail is icy at this time of year, so I must avoid ending up in the icy Akerselva.
There will be 103 works at the gallery. Creating exhibitions with others is beneficial, and there are more chances to come. Sometimes I dream of having my very own gallery.
Follow this link for more pictures from this project
En viktig del av det å være kunstner er å vise arbeidene sine. Tredjeklassene tar del i juleutstillingen 14.-15.desember 2019. Det er 6 år siden jeg sist var med på kunstskolens gruppeutstilling og det blir spennende å se hva årets elever stiller ut. Men først er det forberedelser.
Kunstskolens juleutstilling arrangeres hvert år og vi kunststudenter er med på hele prosessen frem til ferdig utstilling. Vi klargjør lokaler, henger opp bilder sammen med skolens kurator, er tilstede under utstillingen, tar i mot publikum og bistår ved salg. Etterpå må utstillingen tas ned, solgte verk leveres ut, usolgte arbeider hentes og skolen må klargjøres for neste semester. Utstillingspraksisen er en viktig del av læringen ved skolen og gir innblikk i det å være kunstner.
Utstillingshelgen kolliderer med førjulsinnspurten og jeg venter hyggelig besøk fra inn- og utland. Kanskje dukker det opp noen overraskelser også, men det går fint ettersom jeg bor en kort spasertur unna. Favorittstien er isete på denne tiden av året, så her gjelder det å unngå å havne i iskalde Akerselva.
I år er det 103 arbeider med på juleutstillingen. Å lage utstillinger sammen med andre er en fin erfaring og det kommer flere sjanser. Av og til drømmer jeg om å ha et helt eget galleri.
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Her kan du se flere av bildene jeg har jobbet med til dette prosjektet
Through art we can change the world! This is the third year I take part in global Twitter Art Exhibit (#TAE) by donating a mini piece of original art especially made for this global event.
This year’s Twitter Art Exhibit
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#TAE19 takes place in Scotland and will be supporting Edinburgh based charity Art in Healthcare whose core aim is to “have a Scotland in which visual art improves health and keeps people well”.
As a former art teacher I have experienced how creative workshops and playful painting classes can relieve stress, build teams, serve as a distraction from anxieties and give people a time out from the everyday struggles with mental health issues.
Art can be great fun!
Having fun playing with colours, toghether with others being in the same kind of situation, often build both new skills and self esteem, not to mention friendship.
Under the right conditions art can be quite a lot of fun.
Art workshops as means of transformation
I’m so happy to support Art in Healthcare on their mission to transform Scottish healthcare through using visual art to improve health and wellbeing.
Art in Healthcare works closely with a broad cross section of healthcare providers. The art workshops are led by professional artists and aided by volunteers. They bring the power of creativity to people in times of need, whether in a hospital, care home, community health centre, hospice or any other health care setting.
Funds raised by #TAE19 will enable Art in Healthcare to develop and extend their workshop programme to benefit more people within the healthcare system.
I hope for Norwegian healthcare to ackowledge the therapeutic effects and offer art workshops to patients in hospitals, GP surgeries, community care groups, hospices and healthcare centres. I would be happy to contribute!
About TAE
Twitter Art Exhibit started 10 years ago by artist David Sandum and since then, this sosial media powered art exhibition has raised approximately US$ 64,000 (£50,00) for various charities around the world! Shop original mini art here!
#TAE twitter art exhibit
PÅ NORSK
Gjennom kunst kan vi være med og forandre verden! Dette er tredje året jeg deltar i den internasjonale Twitter Art Exhibit #TAE gjennom å donere et lite stykke kunst spesielt laget for denne globale hendelsen.
Årets Twitter Art Exhibit #TAE19 holdes i Skottland og støtter veldedighetsorganisasjonen Art in Healthcare, med base i Edinburg.
Organisasjonens hovedmål er “et Skottland der visuell kunst forbedrer helsen og holder folk friske”.
Som tidligere kunstlærer har jeg erfart hvordan kreative maleworkshops kan lindre stress, bygge teamfølelse, avlede bekymringer og gi folk litt fritid fra hverdagens kamp mot psykens mange krumspring. Å leke med farger sammen med likesinnede gir både ferdigheter og selvtillit.
Under de rette forholdene kan kunstnerisk utfoldelse, læring og mestring være veldig gøy.
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Jeg er glad for å støtte Art in Healthcare i deres oppdrag med å forvandle skotske helsetjenester ved å bruke visuell kunst til å forbedre helse og velvære.
Art in Healthcare jobber tett sammen med et bredt spekter av helsepersonell. Kunstgruppene ledes av profesjonelle kunstnere og støttes opp av frivillige. Workshopene stimulerer til kreativitet hos deltakerne i vanskelige perioder, på sykehus, i omsorgshjem, frisklivssentraler, helsehus, hospice eller andre helsetjenester.
Midlene som reises av # TAE19 vil gjøre det mulig for Art in Healthcare å videreutvikle og rulle ut kursprogrammet og nå enda flere pasienter og pårørende i helsesystemet.
Tips til norske beslutningstakere
Jeg håper beslutningstakere innenfor norsk helseomsorg vil tilby kreative malegrupper, workshops og kurs til pasienter ved sykehus, legesenter, frisklivssentraler, hospice og helsesentre.
Jeg bidrar gjerne til å oppnå terapeutiske effekter og gode stunder, eksempelvis gjennom kreative malegrupper for personer med demens og deres pårørende!
Om TAE Twitter Art Exhibit ble startet for 10 år siden av kunstneren David Sandum og siden da har denne sosiale media-drevne kunstutstillingen samlet inn ca US $ 64,000 (£ 50,00) til veldedighetsorganisasjoner over hele verden!
Being an artist has a few advantages; I must admit I really enjoyed working on my entry for the INTERNATIONAL TWITTER ART EXHIBIT. This year, #TAE18 will be supporting Australian charity Pegasus Riding for the Disabled of the ACT Inc. in Canberra.
Through art we can change the world!
Twitter Art Exhibit 2018
Twitter Art Exhibit is an international exhibition of original art which this year is supporting the Australian Charity – Pegasus Riding for the Disabled of the ACT. The entire exhibition is carried out by an unpaid, volunteer corps of organizers and artists.
TAE18 is the eighth installment of this open international exhibition of handmade postcard art for charity, donated by artists from around the world and will be curated by artist Kylie Fogarty.
Social media plays a major role in the Twitter Art Exhibit. The event will be highly publicized and well attended by art buyers and enthusiasts, members of the press, local artists and the TAE community.
See the ability in people with a disability!
Charity being supported this year is Pegasus Riding for the Disabled of the ACT Inc. who provides horse facilitated therapy programs and activities for people living with a disability. Pegasus ATC provides over 2000 sessions a year to more than 100 people living with a disability. Their vision is a world that sees the ability in people with a disability. Programs are developed in collaboration with qualified coaches, therapists and families.
WHEN:
Opening day: Saturday April 7 2018
Official Opening: 4pm
Show runs: April 5th-29th, 2018
Curator:
TAE18 AUS is curated by artist Kylie Fogarty
My contribution Pleased to tell you I have donated a handpainted art postcard for the charity sale. Thank you #TAE18 for this opportunity to help make the world a little better!
Through art we can change the world!
PÅ NORSK
Å være kunstner har utvilsomt sine fordeler; jeg må innrømme at jeg hadde en god følelse mens jeg arbeidet med mitt bidrag til årets INTERNATIONALE TWITTER ART EXHIBIT #TAE18 som i år støtter australsk veldedighet: Pegasus Riding for Disabled av ACT Inc. i Canberra.
Gjennom kunst kan vi forandre verden!
Twitter Art Exhibit er en internasjonal kunstutstilling som i år støtter den australske veldedighetsorganisasjonen Pegasus Riding for Disabled for ACT.
TAE18 er den åttende utstillingen i rekken der kunstnere fra hele verden donerer håndlaget postkortskunst for veldedighet med mål om å bidra til en bedre verden. Utstillingen blir kurert av kunstneren Kylie Fogarty og gjennomføres av frivillige og kunstnere.
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Sosiale medier (SoMe) spiller en viktig rolle for gjennomføringen av Twitter Art Exhibit. Arrangementet kan skilte med stor publisitet og god deltakelse blant kunstkjøpere og entusiaster, presse, lokale kunstnere og TAE-fellesskapet.
Se evner hos personer med nedsatt funksjonsevne!
I år tilfaller inntektene fra #TAE18 den australske veldedighetsorganisasjonen Pegasus Riding for Disabled for ACT Inc. som tilbyr hesteterapi og -aktiviteter for mennesker med nedsatt funksjonsevne. Pegasus ATC gjennomfører over 2000 økter om året til mer enn 100 personer med nedsatt funksjonsevne. Organisasjonens visjon er en verden som ser evnene til mennesker med nedsatt funksjonsevne. Terapiprogrammene og aktivitetene er utviklet i samarbeid med kvalifiserte trenere, terapeuter og familier.
Hurra, jeg er så glad for å delta i årets Twitter Art Exhibit som skal holdes i Canberra Australia til inntekt for Pegasus ridning for funksjonshemmede.
NÅR: Åpningsdag: Lørdag 7. april 2018
Offisiell åpning: 16:00
Utstillingsperiode: 5. – 29. april 2018
Kurator:
TAE18 AUS er kuratert av kunstner Kylie Fogarty
Mitt bidrag I år har jeg også donert et håndmalt kunstpostkort til veldedighetsutstillingen. Tusen takk # TAE18 for denne muligheten til å være med og gjøre verden litt bedre!
Being an artist has many advantages. One of them is preparing for exhibitions. I really enjoyed working on my entry for the Twitter Art Exhibit UK (TAE17 UK) supporting Molly Olly’s Wishes in Stratford upon Avon, UK 1-19 April 2017.
Sometimes art can change the world!
Making childrens wishes come true
The charity being supported this year is Molly Olly’s Wishes who do brilliant work for children with terminal or serious illness. I am proud to participate by donating a piece of art and thereby contribute to making the children’s wishes come true.
Where and when
Dates and opening times of the TAE17 sale and exhibition at the Stratford upon Avon ArtsHouse in Rother Street 2-19 April 2017. Opening Night Sale 1 April 2017 6-9pm. Cost of cards at the opening night sale is £30 each or 4 for £100. If you are coming to the sale night, if you could bring cash, it would really be appreciated as it will help speed up the buying process!
My contribution One of them small cuties is on the way to the charity sale to help children’s wishes come true! Thank you for letting me participate!
På norsk
Kunstnerlivet har sine fordeler. Eksempelvis forberedelse til utstillinger. Jeg har hatt det kjempefint mens jeg har jobbet fram bildet til Twitter Art Exhibit UK (TAE17 UK) som støtter Molly Olly’s Wishes i Stratford upon Avon i England 1. -19. april 2017.
Noen ganger kan kunst være med å forandre verden!
Kunst bidrar til at barnas ønsker går i oppfyllelse
Året Twitter Art Exhibit veldedighetsutstilling tilfaller Molly Olly’s Wishes som gjør veldig mye bra for alvorlig syke barn. Jeg er glad for å kunne delta ved å donere et lite kunstverk og dermed bidra til at barnas ønsker går i oppfyllelse!
Datoer og åpningstider
TAE17 salg og utstilling i Stratford upon Avon ArtsHouse i Rother Gate 2. – 19. april 2017. Åpningssalg 1. april 2017 6-9 pm. Pris for kunstkort på åpningskvelden er £ 30 hver, eller 4 for £ 100. Ta gjerne med kontanter så bidrar du til å få fortgang i handleprosessen!
Vi ses på TAE17 støtte Molly Olly’s Wishes!
Mitt bidrag
En av disse små søtingene er på vei til veldedighetsutstillingen for å hjelpe barnas ønsker å gå i oppfyllelse! Takk for at jeg får delta!
When I paint I feel fine, summertime fine – quite playful and happy acutally – like back in the days when the sky was always blue and we had strawberries for breakfast and spent the entire summer swimming, walking the woods and playing with friends.
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This series of paintings, Summertime Fine, is inspired from memories. Here is one of my favourite paintings: Yellow Cow, Blue Lorry (46×55 cm acrylic and pastels on canvas).
Guess you can see that the sky was always blue back then, or maybe the weather has slightly changed through my memory filter…
I loved watching the green caterpillars eat my mother’s flowers for lunch. I remember thinking my mother’s nasturtiums were the most beautiful flowers on the garden porch, and I never fully understood why she freaked out seeing her beautiful flowers being eaten alive by the hordes of caterpillars.
I also enjoyed watching the happy cows grazing the fields after a long winter inside the cowshed. And I felt really proud as I grew strong enough to bring them water in heavy buckets, and boy they did drink a lot! Sometimes I spent the whole afternoon carrying water.
One day my father brought me a lorry, a blue lorry from the big city. I loved playing with my lorry, it was the only one I got.
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Here are a few more paintings from the same series. And of course you can see more work at my homepage.
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NORSK:
Når jeg maler har jeg det fint, sommerfølelsen er herlig – ganske leken og glad – som i gamle dager da himmelen alltid var blå og vi spiste jordbær til frokost og badet hele sommeren, gikk tur i skogen og lekte med venner.
Denne serien med malerier, Summertime Fine, er inspirert av gode minner. Dette er et av mine favoritt malerier: Gul ku, blå lastebil (46×55 cm akryl og tørrpastell på lerret).
Regner med du ser at himmelen alltid var blå, eller kanskje har været endret seg litt gjennom hukommelsens filter …
Jeg elsket å se de sultne grønne larvene spise min mors blomster til lunsj. Jeg syns at min mors blomkarse var de vakreste blomstene på verandaen, men jeg skjønte aldri hvorfor hun ble så sint når hun så at larvene spiste de vakre blomstene hennes.
Jeg likte veldig godt å se glade kyr på beite etter en lang vinter inne i fjøset. Og jeg var skikkelig stolt da jeg ble sterk nok til å gi kyrne vann i tunge bøtter, og jamme drikker dem mye! Av og til brukte jeg hele ettermiddagen på å bære vann.
En dag fikk jeg en lastebil av min far, en blå lastebil fra storbyen. Jeg elsket å leke med lastebilen, det var det eneste bilen jeg hadde.
Her er noen flere malerier fra den samme serien. Du kan du se flere arbeider på min hjemmeside
Mounting an art exhibition is great fun, but it can also be a bit tricky like when you have 9 artists with quite different styles.
How do you balance one picture against another and how do we make the walls in the gallery rooms speak to each other – is there a common language somewhere? The trick is how to make the pictures lift each other. Here are a few glimpses
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My paintings
You will find details about my contribution to the group exhibition at my homepage, check out this page
Montering av kunstutstillinger er veldig moro, men det kan også være litt kinkig, for eksempel som her, når vi har ni kunstnere med ganske så forskjellige uttrykk.
Hvordan balanserer man bilder opp mot hverandre, og hvordan kan bildene henges opp slik at veggene i galleriet snakker med hverandre – fins det et felles språk i bildene? Trikset er å få bildene til å løfte hverandre. Her ser du noen glimt fra vår opphenging.
Mine bilder
Du finner mer informasjon om mitt bidrag til gruppeutstillingen på hjemmesiden min, sjekk ut denne siden U90 2015 for detaljer om alle bildene jeg hadde med.
Thank you everyone for sharing the magic of the opening night with us. So happy to see you all! Now you know what we have been up to in the painting studio.
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Magic opening night
Thank you for your the flowers, the warm applauds, your kind interest, your questions and remarks and all your nice comments about our work. And thank you so much for buying our work an supporting us as artists.
Takk til alle som kom og delte den magiske åpningskvelden med oss. Så glad for å se dere alle sammen! Nå vet dere hva vi har drevet med i atelieret den siste tiden.
Magisk åpningskveld
Tusen takk for blomster, applaus, interessante spørsmål og alle hyggelige kommentarer i forbindelse med vårt arbeid. Og hjertelig takk for at dere kjøper bilder og støtter oss som kunstnere.
Some of you may have noticed the successful social media campaign for the U90 exhibition. We truly hope that updates on our facebook event will help you to show up to share the magic moment with us!
Invitation for art exhibition
The invitations are printed, we are all set to go! Welcome to this year’s U90 art exhibition at Dalype Gallery, Oslo (May 7.-13. 2015)
Copyright (c) Art by Rekkebo
Almost there! Working towards an art exhibition is a long term complex project of parallel processes like creating the art, promoting the project and hosting the arrangement. Now we are entering the final stages, so what’s left to be done?
Paintings:
some paintings needs a few finishing touches
varnish
framing
Promotion – Marketing:
invitations to the people
spread the word throughout all social media channels
Noen av dere har kanskje lagt merke til den vellykkede sosiale media kampanjen for årets U90 utstilling. Vi håper virkelig at oppdateringer på vårt facebookarrangement vil minne dere på å dukke opp for å dele det magiske øyeblikket med oss!
Invitasjoner
Invitasjonene er trykket og er vi klare! Velkommen til årets U90 kunstutstilling på Dalype Galleri, Oslo (7.-13.mai 2015)
Nesten klart
Å jobbe mot en kunstutstilling er et langsiktig og komplekst prosjekt med parallelle prosesser som å skape kunsten, markedsføre prosjektet og arrangere selve utstillingen. Nå går vi inn i sluttfasen, så hva det igjen å gjøre?
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