About
My life is an art project!
I am cultivating colors as an express for poetry in every single work of art
In the meeting point between the profane and the transcendental I am trying to materialize an undefinable union of dream and reality. I´m seeking to have fun, and I love to challenge the borders of madness
This is the essence in everything I do
If you want to know more …
I am a visual artist who lives in Oslo and works with multimedia projects, painting, photography and installations. I have had several group and solo exhibitions, both in Norway and abroad. My works are represented at the National Museum of Art, Oslo Norway and in private collections.
I have extensive experience in teaching fine art. For over 20 years I have been a headmaster at Vika School of Art in Oslo, which was closed down in 2008. During the last years I have been teaching art in high schools and the Oslo National Academy of Art.
I studied at the Oslo Academy of Art in Oslo (KHIO), I am a member of the National Association of Norwegian Painters / LNM and Norwegian association of Visual Artists / IAA International Association of Art.
1985-2024 Selected exhibitions
Group shows
Oslo Open, participated 2014, 2015, 2022
WAG, World Art Games, Bratislava, Slovakia 2015.
Gallery Marzia Frozen ” Quantum Gravity” painting/mixedmedia, Berlin., Germany 2015
Edvard Munch studio, Ekelyutstillingen, painting, Oslo Norway 2006
Spacial Arts Institute/Institutt for romkunst,”Omphalos” – Intallation, Bjorvika, Oslo Norway 2003
Galleri G, painting, Bærum Norway 2000.
Galleri LNM, painting, Oslo 1991
Sørumsand Kulturhus, painting, Norway 1990
Askim Kunstsforening, painting, Norway 1989.
Solo shows
Dreambox – The Power of Hope”, A Multimedia Project:
Oslo City Hall (Rådhusgalleriet), Oslo, Norway 2015 and
Holmenkollen Park, Forum for Oncologists, Oslo Norway 2014,
Oslo Open 2012-2014
Gallery KJV ”Hot Water Music” photography, Horten Norway 2014
Hellviktangen Kulturhus ”Garden of Delight” painting/mixedmedia 2013
The Music Pavillon, Oslo Center ”Spirit of the Garbage” – A multimedia project, Oslo Norway 2006
The 4th Florence Biennale, painting, Florence, Italy 2003
Gallery Sørbrøden gård, painting, Halden Norway 2001
Gallery Albin Upp, painting Oslo Norway 1998
Gallery Walaker, painting, Solvorn Norway 1993
Galleri Roenland,, painting Jevnaker Norway 1991
Gallery Gimle, painting and drawing, Oslo Norway 1990
Gallery Ovre Frednes, Porsgrunn Kunstforening, painting and drawing, Porsgrunn Norway 1988
Gallery Galtung, painting and drawing, Oslo Norway 1985.
1985 – 2007 Important study travels/ workshops
New York 2006 – Workshop facilitated by the artistduo Berc og Fogel.
Florence 2003 – Seminar ; The lost Secrets with David Hockney.
Athen 2001 – Workshop ; Myths in urban landscapes auspiced by Institutt for Romkunst.
Paris 1985 – 3 months stay in Arcuil, in the studio of The Academy of Art, Norway.
1988 – 2024 Phurchases, Scolarships
Purchased by – The National Gallery of Art, Norway
Scholarships – BKH Norway, 1988-1990
Membership – IAA International Association of Art, The National Association of Norwegian Painters LNM.
1976 – 2014 Education
Art and Entrepreneurship, National Academy of the Arts/KHIO,2014
Art Theory with Aasmund Thorkildsen, KHIO 2012/2013
Digital Graphics, KHIO 2008
Fashion and Costume Design, National Academy of the Art/SHKS, Oslo 1978-81
Foundation course in Fine Art, Kampen School of Art (Strykejernet), Oslo 1982-84
Foundation Course in Fine Art, Elvebakken highschool, Oslo 1976-78
1986 – 2024 Working experience
Online art school, Annette Martens Kunstskole, founder, educator Oslo 2014 – 2024
Drawing classes for design students, National Academy of Arts, Oslo 2013
Classes in Fine Art, Elvebakken highschool, Oslo 2012-2013
Founder, headmaster, educator, Vika School of Art, Oslo / Vika Kunstfagskole AS 1986 -2008
2004 – 2024 Projects / seminars
Creative workshops for businesses
Concept/facilitating several creative workshops for businesses in Norway 2006-2011
Seminars
Art & Business, Foreningen Norden i 2005
Art Travels
Arranged several art travels with focus on history of art, around the world with groups from 2004-2011.
Published
Art historical articles. ” Der kunsten fanger livsgleden ” – en reise i kunsten, for the norwegian magasin ; Det Gode Liv, 2008
1989-1991 Other Acitivity
Galleri Gimle, Gallery, Curator, Oslo Norway