When I had my first solo exhibition at Døla Atelier in February 2021, I sold all my original artworks and realized that being an artist was my true passion. Since then, I have had several exhibitions both locally and nationally.
You can experience some of my artwork at Breiseth Hotel – known as Lillehammer’s Artist Hotel, in Bryggeriet doctors’ clinic, Lillehammer local hospital, some waiting rooms for physiotherapy and neuropsychology, art galleries and private homes/cabins. Some professional interior designers also use my artworks in collaboration with real estate agencies for styling/decoration purposes.
I make all promotion designs for shows/exhibitions like posters, brochures, banners, digital posts on social media, webpages, advertisements, and more.
I live in Spain for a while now, developing my art.
SHOWS / EXHIBITIONS
List of shows and exhibitions
Galleri Albir / Spain
23.11. - 09.12. 2023
"My art, my voice" exhibition at Galleri Albir in Spain (#galleryalbir FB: Gallery Albir). Among 20 other great artists/sculptors from around the world, I was honoured to display my latest collection of "Fem-Ergy" . They are four paintings, acrylic on canvases 50x70 cm, titled: FemErgy - Rising, FemErgy - Spreading, FemErgy - InterActing, FemErgy - Caring. They are created from a Female Energy viewpoint: what if the world was ruled by more women? In a world where women and children are suffering the most from wars and battles, my thoughts and hands reaches out for them.
First Hotel Breiseth
15.07.23 - 15.09.24
First Hotel Breiseth is the artist hotel in the heart of Lillehammer, situated by the Lillehammer Art Museum. The hotel was established in 1898. During the first 40 years, the hotel was strongly influenced by a colony of artists, later known as the Lillehammer malerne. Art from this period is still here and emphasizes the special atmosphere and charm.
I am humbled and proud to exhibit in these historic surroundings. My expressions are characterized by having grown up in a more modern time, with a graphic background from UK. The artworks are visible in the hotel rooms in the hotel's gallery. When I return from my stay in Spain, I will open a separate exhibition at the Breiseth Hotel from July - September.
Bryggeriet Legesenter
Here we are in the waiting room at the doctors' office. How do you spend your time, apart from staring at your mobile phone while waiting? I am pleased to have been responsible for the interior styling and decorations. I've been here many times myself over the last years, staring at the white empty walls - with nothing to focus on other than my own concerns. You can watch nine pieces of my original artwork on display. If my expressions of life can give some soothing comfort, I would be very happy. 01.09.23 - 30.06.24
Lillehammer sykehus - Hospital
On display - from sept 2023
I have donated this work of art to the maternity ward, women's clinic (Lillehammer Hospital) as a gift for the 10th anniversary in September 2023. In 2012 I made this painting entitled "Motherhood". It has been tucked away and forgotten for a long time, but is now given new life. I want once again to focus on #women's health. It was in Hoi An in Vietnam in 2001, I drew several sketches of people and sculptures during my journey, (I always do when I'm travelling around the world). I was 29 years old, and at the time I was thinking of adopting a child. Due to severe pain because of #endometriosis, I was in despair and doubted whether I could have children of my own. Fortunately, miracles do happen, and I gave birth to two beautiful daughters. The sketches were transformed into a painting 11 years later. Motherhood is intense, powerful and saturated with love; a love that sparkles. Because of my own health issues over many years, I’m very proud and happy to contribute in my own creative way.
Online gallery - Webdesign
Summer of 2023
Maria Sæther is a fantastic interaction designer, with core skills in project management, UX- and UI design, and Research. Maria has been one of my students at NTNU, and since graduating she established her own business. She has also been recruited full-time as a designer for Flytoget. Maria has been assisting me in developing this site by introducing Squarespace as a platform and discussing important matters like content, design, user-friendly, and technical aspects. Her personality, energy, and skills have been essential! Her enthusiasm keeps me going, learning, and young at heart.
FriiStiil interiørdesign - Styling
Some of my artworks are on display in different houses, cabins and appartmensts by FriiStiil, a company that specializes in interior design and home styling. These clever girls also style hotels and public buildings in Hafjell, Kvitfjell, Pellestova, Lillehammer, Øyer etc. They collaborate with photographers and various estate agents and developers, to promote presentations and sales.August 2023 - July 2024
Galleri Hemmatt - Pottery
Guro Wattum is the extraordinary potter who runs a gallery Hemmatt.no situated just 5 minutes walk from city center and nearby Maihaugen and Lillehammer Scandic Hotel. We have found a genuine harmony in the creative processes, and share ideas, sketches and thoughts. It is a very fascinating encounter between multiple dimensions. We are both inspired by the organic nature of clay, pigments and methods, and how to convey our ideas in materials into form. We are planning more exhibitions in the future. This collaboration is of such great importance to me, for growth and development. August 23 - July 24
Cabin in the mountains
Lemonsjøen, right be Jotunheimen. I have been involved in my brother's brand new cabin, which includes interior design and styling. Some of my original artwork is displayed here, and they are for sale for guests renting this fantastic cabin through Airbnb. Contact me if you are interested in renting this great new cabin that can host 10 people, if you love the outdoor life. The cabin is situated nearby an alpine resort, skiing fascilities, cycling and hiking.
August 2023 - July 2024
Bryggeriet Atelier
May - June 2023
A separate exhibition in my own studio/atelier in the center of Lillehammer.
H12 Art gallery in Oslo
A joint exhibition with 5 other artists, at H12 Art gallery. I was invited to show my art, based on the sales and attention I recieved in September 2022. This gallery is run by 5 artists, all based in central Oslo. Its location is a stone's throw from the Palace. February 2023
Pellestova Hafjell Hotell
December 2022 - January 2023
Separate exhibition at Pellestova Hafjell Hotell in the amazing conference hall, displaying almost 50 pieces of work. The hotel has over the years hosted to other artists, Eva Willix and Thor Arne Moen. It's an honor be in their company, both of them with strong connections to Italy, where they are represented in numerous galleries. They have been an inspiration for me.Pellestova is situated in the mountains 20 min drive from Lillehammer with endless tracks both summer and winter for hiking, skiing and cycling. It's a beautiful place to chill, enjoy arts, eat a great meal, or do sports.
Sjøholmen Kunst og kulturhus
December 2022
Sjøholmen is a House of Art and Culture at Blommenholm at the seafront with a great view to Sandvika. It is a historic large villa with a long interesting story from the 18th century. Paintings by Tidemand and Gude used to hang in the living rooms. Today this magnificent villa, is filled with art, cafe, music, workshops, events, exhibitions, business, concerts, weddings, studios, ateliers, offices, class rooms etc. The architecture of the house, the light from its large windows, interior, chandeliers, high ceilings, its location and atmosphere create a perfect scene for showing art. 
Vulkan showcase, Grünerløkka
December 2022
Vulkan Showcase at Grünerløkka. A joint exhibition with 5 other artists, along with a food market in the most urban and oldest part of Oslo city. Vulkan is nearby the river Akerselva and 15-20 minutes walk from the Central Station.
Galleri H12 in Oslo
H12 Art Gallery in Oslo, Hegdehaugsveien, behind Kunstnernes Hus, 4 minutes from the Palace. It was a breakthrough in my artistic career, to be accepted at this gallery, and also in terms of sales. The vernissage hosted 35 guests, filled with beautiful music by a friend from the choir, the musician Jan Rudi Johansen. I was very happy to meet a new wider audience and create collaborations with other artists.
September - October 2022
Bryggeriet Atelier
April 2022
Inviting locals, guests and friends for coffee, and conversations about art. Offering an urban, artistic and alternative easter event away from the mountains and skiing.
Lillehammer Nevropsykologi AS
From january 2022
Paintings in a clinic for neuropsychological testing, aiming to give a calming effect on patients. PhD Kjell Tore Hovik is the owner of the clinic, an author, besides a Professor at the university INN. He is also the cheif editor of a scientific journal called Nevropsykology. Since 2015 I have been engaged as the graphic designer for this journal, see the editions here
Pellestova Hafjell Hotell
December 2021 - January 2022
Bryggeriet Atelier
November 2021
Lillehammer sykehus - Hospital
On display full time - from summer 2020
Pandemic time. I saw the hospital and its lights from my balcony and was thinking of the doctors, nurses, and all the health workers struggling to save people’s lives. What could I do apart from staying at home, and being forced to avoid people, constantly watching the news? In this time of crisis, the future of our local hospital also was at stake due to a long political battle. I wanted to contribute and donate a painting, in which I replaced the Olympic symbol with “Right to live”. I dedicated the artwork to the campaign leader, the incredible Bjørn Nørstegård. He made the artwork into an iconic image and sold high-quality prints to support the children’s award, and the profit was given to the children's award.
Bjørn died suddenly in 2021, but his enormous contribution will never be forgotten.
My first separate exhibition outside of my own studio and university. Despite corona times and restrictions 135 people visited Døla Atelier, and this gave me a boost to continue painting, and become the artist I'd always dreamt of being. The apron I'm wearing is made by my great mother who's an expert in sowing patchworks. It is cut out of several pieces of old jeans from my dad (RIP), brother, mother and me. A rather unique garment reflecting the support of my family. I'm very proud to wear it and to show my mothers brilliant sewing skills/techniques.Døla Atelier
February 2021
Døla Atelier
2019 - 2021
Several joint exhibitions with 12 other artists, where we contributed with 5 pieces each.
Mathiesensgate - my own studio
December 2017
To honor my dad who died two months later in cancer, I dedicated this effort to him, so he could experience my firs show outside of university. 
USN - Master exhibition
November 2017
Defending my Master in Notodden at University of South-Eastern Norway, Master in Design, Art and Craft