OPENING RECEPTION THURSDAY THE 6TH OF NOVEMBER AT 6PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The exhibition brings together twelve artists, each presenting between one and four works \u2013 a snapshot of the diversity and vitality of contemporary art. Different generations, expressions, and techniques converge in a collective look at today\u2019s art scene. What unites the artists is a strong foundation in craftsmanship and a desire to convey personal perspectives in an age marked by visual abundance. Together, they form a contemporary cross-section \u2013 a meeting between the individual and the collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Arne Spangereid<\/strong> (b. 1981) is known for his distinctive combination of classical techniques and modern expression. By blending influences from the old masters, Impressionism, and comic art, he creates playful interior scenes where robots and toys appear side by side. Contrasts and paradoxes are central to his work; delicate brushstrokes meet coarse tools like scrapers and rubber spatulas. Spangereid\u2019s art merges abstract and figurative elements in a tension-filled balance. Having studied under Nelson Shanks (USA), Truls Dahl (Norway), and Ray Spiteri (Malta), Spangereid has developed a style that seamlessly combines realism and abstraction. The series Disruption<\/em> marks a newer chapter, blending playfulness and seriousness while inviting the viewer to become part of the story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Benjamin Bergman<\/strong> (b. 1973) was educated at the National College of Art and Design (2000). His paintings are characterized by large surfaces, clear contrasts, and a visual language exploring human strength and vulnerability. Through motifs such as hands, faces, and human figures, he captures the fragility within power. His expression balances between the stylized and the realistic, often with backgrounds reduced to pure fields of color. Bergman has exhibited at Galleri Brandstrup, Galleri A, Galleri Arena, and R\u00e5dhusgalleriet, and his works are represented in collections including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, NGI, Fred Olsen Cruise Lines, Orkla, Danske Bank, Ferd, and Schibsted Media Group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Camilla Grythe<\/strong> (b. 1974) studied at \u00c5lesund Art School and the Academy of Art College, San Francisco. She works in oil on canvas with a figurative style inspired by Impressionism. Her subjects range from urban city scenes to serene portraits of women marked by inner reflection. She focuses on light and movement \u2013 often inspired by the pulse and glittering fa\u00e7ades of New York. Grythe\u2019s works express a poetic encounter between reality and atmosphere, where the play of color brings each scene to life. Her paintings have been exhibited in several Norwegian galleries and collections, and she is regarded as a prominent voice in contemporary figurative painting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n DOT DOT DOT<\/strong> is a Norwegian contemporary artist who emerged from the graffiti scene in the late 1990s. With a background in street art and stencil techniques, he has developed a distinctive expression that combines pop art, satire, and sharp social commentary. Through humor and contrast, he explores the relationship between art, commerce, and culture, often with a distinctly political edge. DOT DOT DOT has participated in over a hundred international exhibitions, and his works are found in both public and private collections. He has been featured in The Huffington Post<\/em>, The Times<\/em>, Rolling Stone<\/em>, and KUNST<\/em>, and is regarded as one of Norway\u2019s most prominent contemporary artists. His works have been acquired by the Urban Contemporary Art Museum (Berlin), Hammer Museum (Los Angeles), SFMOMA (San Francisco), and Noroff (Bergen).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hama Woods<\/strong> (b. 1981) is a Norwegian stencil and street artist based in Oslo. She combines layered stencil work with spray paint to create detailed, colorful pieces exploring the relationship between humans and nature. Through her art, she highlights issues of consumption, environment, and sustainability, seeking to raise awareness of how human activity impacts the ecosystem. Woods has participated in numerous exhibitions and art festivals in Norway and abroad, including Nuart Festival in Stavanger and SCOPE in Miami. Her works are celebrated for their visual distinctiveness and powerful message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n J\u00f8rgen Platou Willumsen<\/strong> (b. 1986) lives and works in Oslo. He explores humanity\u2019s encounter with nature through paintings inspired by labor, tradition, and landscape. His motifs depict soil, forest, sea, and mountains \u2013 and our place in the larger cycle. Willumsen describes himself as fascinated by scale and how nature puts us into perspective: small, yet connected. He has exhibited widely across Norway, and his paintings unite craftsmanship, history, and existential reflection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Martin Whatson<\/strong> (b. 1984) is one of Norway\u2019s most recognized contemporary artists in stencil and street art. He combines monochrome stencils with colorful calligraphic layers, creating explosive contrasts between control and chaos. Whatson has exhibited worldwide \u2013 including in Paris, New York, Tokyo, and Amsterdam \u2013 and his works are held by STRAAT Museum (Amsterdam), Urban Nation (Berlin), and several Norwegian institutions. He is represented in numerous international collections and is acclaimed as a leading voice in modern urban art, known for fusing poetic sensitivity with urban energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rune Guneriussen<\/strong> (b. 1977) is a Norwegian artist working in the intersection between installation and photography. He creates site-specific installations in nature, where light, objects, and space form narratives about the relationship between humans and the natural world. His works balance poetry and reflection \u2013 emphasizing process and presence rather than documentation. Guneriussen has been featured at Paris Photo six times and has held solo exhibitions at Lexington Art League (USA), Museum Kunst der Westk\u00fcste (Germany), and Matmut Centre d\u2019Art Contemporain (France).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Simon W\u00e5gsholm<\/strong> (b. 1978) lives and works in \u00c5lesund. He combines figuration and landscape in transparent, layered compositions that explore the relationship between humans, society, and nature. Through subtle color transitions and dissolving forms, he suggests both beauty and fragility. W\u00e5gsholm has held solo exhibitions at Galleri Langeg\u00e5rden, KUBE Art Museum, and M\u00f8re og Romsdal Art Center, and his works have been acquired by the Grieg Collection. He also teaches painting and art philosophy at \u00c5lesund Art School.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The British artist duo SNIK<\/strong> combine traditional craftsmanship with modern street art. Their complex, multi-layered stencils create ethereal portraits imbued with movement and emotional depth. Their works explore themes of time, loss, and human vulnerability, and are praised for their precision and poetic strength. SNIK have created large-scale murals worldwide \u2013 from Aberdeen and Stavanger to Miami and Hong Kong \u2013 and are represented by prestigious institutions such as the Urban Nation Museum in Berlin and STRAAT Museum in Amsterdam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tor-Arne Moen<\/strong> (b. 1966) is a Norwegian painter, printmaker, filmmaker, and author with a studio in Notodden, where he has worked since 1992. Educated at the Bergen Academy of Art and Design, he is known for his highly developed figurative style. Moen\u2019s paintings are characterized by powerful, layered brushstrokes where coarse textures meet precise details. He often works thematically in series, allowing the motifs to evolve over time before moving on to new expressions. The transitions between his periods can be so striking that audiences may barely recognize him from one exhibition to the next. Moen has exhibited extensively and his works are included in collections such as NRK, Skien Hospital, Arendal Municipality, and NGI. His practice reveals an unwavering curiosity and a constant drive for renewal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tommy K. Syversbr\u00e5ten<\/strong> (b. 1986) is a self-taught artist known for his hyperrealistic paintings inspired by the nature surrounding Hemsedal, where he grew up. Through meticulous technique and attention to detail, he captures the textures, light, and atmosphere of the landscape with near-photographic precision. In an era where many work quickly, he does the opposite \u2013 sometimes spending over a month on a single painting. Syversbr\u00e5ten combines technical perfection with deep respect for nature\u2019s stillness and power, and his works are sought after by collectors for their unique blend of realism and emotion.<\/p>\n\n\n