Posts Tagged Paintings
An introduction to Norwegian art
Posted by admin in Art, culture and literature, Photos and videos on February 4, 2010
They painted Norway (by Arvid Bryne)
Posted by admin in Art, culture and literature on February 4, 2010
With its informative, accessible text and high quality reproductions, this book is an excellent introduction to Norwegian art for anyone interested in the subject. Discover the country’s stunning landscapes through the paintings of some of its most acclaimed artists. From Erik Werenskiold’s depictions of Telemark to the dramatic scenery of Northern Norway, uniquely captured by Peder Balke, this book will take you on a fascinating voyage. Artists featured include famous names such as Theodor Kittelsen, Edvard Munch, J.C. Dahl, Adolph Tidemand, Hans Gude and Harald Sohlberg, as well as more recent (and perhaps lesser known) artists such as Sami John Andreas Savio and Marit Bockelie. Two of my personal favourites are Nikolai Astrup, famous for his colourful paintings of Jølster in Sogn og Fjordane, western Norway; and Christian Krohg, for his vivid, realistic depictions of city life in Norway in the late 19th – early 20th century. A must for anyone interested in Norway, or art – or indeed both.
Full title: They painted Norway: Glimpses of Norwegian nature and Norwegian artists. Author: Arvid Bryne. Publisher: Andresen & Butenschon AS (2004). ISBN 8276941591, 71 pages.
Østfold in Pictures: Fredrikshald, by Peder Balke
Posted by admin in Art, culture and literature on January 7, 2010
Østfold in 18th and 19th century paintings
Posted by admin in Art, culture and literature on January 7, 2010
There are a number of interesting paintings of Østfold from the 18th and 19th centuries. Most of them were by Norwegian artists, but a few were also produced by Danish painters who came to Norway commissioned by the king of Denmark in Copenhagen. The motives were often from the areas around Halden, Fredrikstad and Sarpefossen. These were interesting because of their topography – Halden particularly, with the fortress standing dramatically over the harbour and the Iddefjord, and Sarpefossen, the biggest waterfall in Scandinavia; but also, in the case of the first two, from a military point of view (both Halden and Fredrikstad were important fortress towns).
Among the artists to have spent some time in Østfold are Johannes Flintoe (1767-1870), Ferdinand Gjøs (1790-1852), Peder Balke (1804-87), Gerhard Munthe (1849-1929), Jørgen Sørensen (1861-1894) and Thomas Fearnley (1802-1842).
Leif Nyland: From Foten
Posted by admin in Art, culture and literature, Photos and videos on December 23, 2009
A talented Fredrikstad-based artist: Leif Nyland
Posted by admin in Art, culture and literature on December 23, 2009
Here is another Østfold-based artist I’ve discovered lately, and whose work I really like. Leif Nyland describes himself as a ‘figurative colourist’, and two artists he admits being inspired by are Edward Hopper and Fairfield Porter. I am not that familiar with Porter’s work, but I can definitely see the Hopper connection in some of Leif Nyland’s paintings – in fact this is what attracted me to his work initially, as I’m a great fan of the American master.
I particularly like Nyland’s landscapes, which are simple yet powerful, in an almost contemplative kind of way. A sense of emptiness pervades many of them – he often paints isolated buildings in otherwise barren landscapes. Nyland started painting after he lost his sister as a young man, and this loss might find an expression in his artistic endeavours somehow, although this is not something he sets out to depict when sitting down at his easel.
Leif Nyland lives in Gressvik, Onsøy with his English wife Cecilia and their two-year old son. He draws much of his inspiration from the area around Fredrikstad where he grew up, so you might recognise some of the motifs in his paintings, whether it’s the boathouse at Hankø, the Kråkerøy Bridge in Fredrikstad, or Råde Church for example.
More info about Leif Nyland here www.leifnyland.com
If you’re interested in his work, or would like to buy some of his paintings, get in touch with him to arrange a visit to his studio.
Soli Brug winter exhibition opens today
Posted by admin in Art, culture and literature, News on November 21, 2009
Don’t miss this year’s winter exhibition at Soli Brug, housed in what was once Scandinavia’s largest saw mill. The exhibition, which includes paintings, photography, ceramics, glass and jewellery, is scattered over 5 small wooden buildings, making for an unusual, and rather convivial, viewing experience. The artists will be on hand today to talk to visitors. Most of the works on display are for sale. Cafe on site. Open daily from 21 November to 6 December 2009, 12pm-7pm.
Exhibiting artists are: Ludvig Eikaas, graphics and drawings; Laila T. Jacobsen, jewellery; Elling Reitan, paintings and graphics; Lars Ole Klavestad, water colours; Lene Christin Korssjøen, glass; Jørn Mortensen, photography; Eva Dørje-Berg, ceramics
Exit number 9 off the E6 (Sarpsborg/Råde). Tel: 69 14 72 87/19, www.soli-brug.no
Odd Skullerud – Østfold landscape paintings
Posted by admin in Art, culture and literature on October 9, 2009
A Fredrikstad-based artist who excels at catching the atmosphere of Østfold landscapes, from coastal landscapes in Hvaler, fields and farmsteads (kulturlandskap) further inland or forests scenes from all over the county. I particularly like some of his winter landscapes, the light in them is fantastic. I’m no art critic so I won’t babble on about him, just check out his work and see for yourself. Some of his paintings are for sale at Galleri Henrik Gerner in Moss (in case you’ve got a few thousand pounds to spare). Find out more about Odd Skullerud’s work at www.kunstnerforbundet.no/kunstnere/622 and www.ghg.as/skullerud/index.html