Geopolitical Landscapes; Events in Water, 2023/Geopolitiske landskaper; hendeler i vann, 2023
Watercolors on paper, 150 x 100 cm
Exploring the convergence of nature and human influence through the lens of imagination, this series unfolds against a shared horizon, serving as a thematic backdrop. Weather phenomena take center stage, narrating tales of mirages, cloud formations, and atmospheric shifts. The skies morph into a canvas, teetering between splendor and an underlying sense of impending crisis.
Nestled by the sea, amidst the passage of warships and helicopters across the North Sea, the once-neutral weather now bears political connotations. The series serves as a reflection of this metamorphosis, where an obsession with apocalyptic scenarios permeates political, aesthetic, and scientific realms.
In this immersive journey, water acts as a responsive shield, adapting to shifting hues, unforeseen events, and controllable factors. It becomes a realm of introspection, allowing the mind to unearth longings, ancient memories, and meditative contemplations.
A third realm emerges—a landscape suspended between reality and abstraction, not yet tangible. "Hendelser i Vann" (Events in Water) uncovers hidden and intangible relationships within the landscape, illuminating the unseen threads that bind nature, humanity, and the ethereal.
Step into this captivating realm, a landscape that transcends the mundane. "Hendelser i Vann" beckons exploration into uncharted emotional, intellectual, and existential territories—a glimpse into a world beyond familiarity, a haven for the inquisitive spirit. This marks the inception of a series delving into geo-political landscapes.