Contemporary Art Gallery
Bergen, Norway

ABOUT  «Artist TA»

 

Born 1953, in Bergen, Norway.

Full time contemporary painting artist. 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 he has been exposed to.

Art in oil, acrylics and chinese ink, and also D.G.A. See more hereunder.
Owner/Manager of The «Form.Gallery» in Bergen, Norway,


MY 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.

Also, I create Digital Graphic Arts, ( D.G.A.) where I create my art in InDesign and Photoshop only by drawing with my hands on the
computer-mouse in the two mentioned programs. No AI or any other «automatic creation tools are used.
Here I aim to present my art similar to the «organic» effect I reach when painting.

These artworks are produced by high tech spray printers in up to 15 colors/layers on the best canvas, art paper or aluminum.

I always create my own style in art, crossing borders and established styles. Not trying to be up-to-date following the today's trends too much, because to me, today is to me 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. 

 

EXPERIENCE: 

More than 40 years of experience within sales, marketing, illustrations and graphic design. I "Converted" to a full time painting artist between 2009 and 2013.

 

In 2013, I became a Proud, juried member of the prestigieus «Norsk Forening for Uavhengige Kunstnere» ( In English «The Norwegian Union for Independent Artists» ).

 

An now, in 2026 i also was welcomed as a member of the Norwegian Artist Union BKF,
«Bildende Kunstneres Forening»  – a Main Norwegian Member Artist Organization where a higher education is initially required, preferably a master's degree and the like are claimed for a membership. I have no university papers to show regarding my career as an artist, but still, because of my level and experience as an artist, I was welcomed as a member early 2026. 

 

By being recognized and accepted as a professional artist by these two important organizations, In January 2026 I felt that I have reached the top level of possibilities and acceptance from the National professional organizations. Now, all I have to do is to prove them right, by earning good feedback from the public, and of course many good sales at good prices.

 

MY CAREER ACTIVITIES AS A PROFESSIONAL ARTIST – IN SHORT VERSION:
In addition to Oslo, Bergen and several other places in Norway, abroad I have had both separate and Collective exhibitions in several Cities in the US, Sweden, Lisbon in Portugal, Paris and Italy,

Since about 2015, Taiwan has taken most of my focus. I quickly learned to love Taiwan, the people and the beauty of the Country. From my first stay in Taiwan, I have been taken care of by Mr. Hsiao whom has become a close friend to me. He help and support me with most of my activities in Taiwan.

In the same period I have had a great cooperation and a beautiful friendship with the wonderful people at San-Xi Art Gallery in Taoyuan until 2025. They have continuously presented my art in their Gallery, and have also supported me by introducing my art at the Art Revolution Taipei in 2020. This was a wonderful successful event for me and my career. They have now closed their Gallery to focus on other tasks, but our friendship will last forever.

 

I am also very honored and happy to be invited to a traditional yearly exhibition In Taichung: Since 2016 / 2017 I have every yea  been invited by The City Government of Taichung to participate with Abstract painting on silk. Every year since then, they have sent me precut silk, and a subject / title for the yearly exhibition for The Tsai-Mo International Art Exhibition.
I have also joined and been participating at the opening ceremony a few times.

The enormous exhibition «Art Revolution Taipei» is a yearly arrangement presented in the enormous buildings next to the «101» Tower in Taipei. After participating with a solo exhibition arranged by The San-Xi Art gallery in 2020, I have been invited to participate in their International competition arrangement connected to The Art Revolution Taipei. 

 

Every year more than 4000 pictures of art by above 2000 world wide artists are sent to a jury In Taiwan. I guess about 40-50 artworks are chosen in different categories, and given the title «Finalist». As finalist, the Finalists ship the real artwork to Taipei to be exhibited for sale during The Art Revolution Taipei Art Fair arrangement at no cost, except freight. With exception of two years, I have been selected as a finalist 6 times. I did not participate those two years.

To me, this is an honor to be selected, and knowing how many competitors I meet every year, this is like a Taiwanese blood-transfusion to me. Also visiting Art Revolution Taipei are among the highlights of my career as an Artist.

BLOSSOMING CAREER POSSIBILITIES:

A summery of my Activities in Taiwan must also include planned big events for 2020 an 2021, which were put on «Hold» because of the Pandemic. This is to show how my career was going very well and blossoming until that tragic situation happened worldwide.
 

By September 2019 I had agreed for the following abroad exhibitions 2020/2021:

( These arrangements were cancelled because of The Pandemic, but I still mention these  because I am very proud of being invited to such great activities).

Art Revolution Taipei 2020. Art fair, with my own stand, under the auspices of the San-Xi Art gallery. Cancelled.

Taoyuan ART Festival 2020, with my own booth, by San-Xi Art gallery. Cancelled

Tsai-Mo Flower and Art Festival 2020. A Joint exhibition organized by The City of Taichung.
Not cancelled, but I could not participate because like everyone else, I was not allowed to leave Norway for Taiwan at the time.

 
In 2019 I met and visited the management of JunTech Art Gallery to settle an agreement for my  huge solo exhibition in a wonderful huge Gallery in the City of Junlin. That would have been one of the largest and maybe the most important exhibitions for me, ever. 2 of the 3 beautiful main exhibition halls were opened for my solo exhibition. ( I was told I could have all three halls, but
I did not believe I could handle all that space ).

Planning and curation of the exhibit was ongoing through end of 2019. Cancelled. 

In the same period ( 2019 ) I was also invited to have a solo exhibition at a wonderful Hospital University Gallery in Taiwan, in September or October 2020 or 2021, under the auspices of the San-Xi Art gallery. Cancelled.

To have the opportunity to arrange 2 solo exhibition in the Gallery of universities which both educate in art at the top level in Taiwan, gave me wings of joy. Now, writing this In April 2026, I am also working on both a new artwork on silk for The Tsai-Mo Art Exhibition this year, subject/ Theme: "Love". Also I am to send three artworks for the competition at Art Revolution Taipei this year.