Born 1953, in Bergen, Norway, Trygve has more than 40 years of experience within sales, marketing, illustrations and graphic design. He converted to a full-time artist to devote his time to painting between 2009 and 2013. He is a proud, juried member of the prestigious NFUK, - a Union of Independent artists in Norway. His mediums of choice are oils, acrylics and Chinese ink.

 

Artist Statement: 

 

“I am always aiming to keep a high quality level both in material as well as execution.

 

I paint in both Acrylics and oil, and define my art as Semi-Abstract. I create my own style in art, crossing borders and established styles. Not trying to be up-to-date following today's trends too much, because to me, today is a temporary situation. 

 

I want my art to be timeless, all the way communicating with the spectators over a long time. I have learned that owners of my art experience new things with my art after years on their wall. That is an incredible feedback motivating me more than anything else.”

 

I vary and play with expressions and styles - completely independent of trends. As a former illustrator and graphic designer, I have the best knowledge for utilizing both tools, color and material, and it provides exciting results. This has given me a good reception in the many countries I have been exposed to."

 

Abroad I have had both separate and Collective exhibitions in several cities in the US and Italy; [my] collective exhibitions were in Portugal, France, and Sweden. In recent years, however, Taiwan has taken all my focus, where it must be said that I have had great success. Furthermore, I have a firm agreement with the wonderful San-Xi Art Gallery, which represents me very actively.”