My Story
“Through my work, I explore the relationship between nature and humanity”
After travelling a lot I started studying Art History and Conservation of Fine Art on Paper, but after working in the field some years I realised I needed to do something more creative.
I hold a Master in Conservation of Art on Paper from Northumbria University and for many years I worked in a paper shop in Oslo (Norway Designs). Paper has always been my thing and but I wanted to explore more what I could do with paper. After having a baby I was longing for a place where I could be more independent and creative. I rented a place in a studio with a friend of mine who is a photographer. I called the project Studio Peel. This was just before the Covid-19 pandemic hit hard and due to the situation I suddenly had more time to work in the studio. During this time I read an article in the Danish newspaper Politiken regarding the environmental impact flowers have. It really opened up my mind. It's crazy that we buy flowers that are sourced far far away and sent by plane to a flower shop near us, and the «shelf» life is only some days, maybe a week. Just after I read this article I saw a picture of some paper flowers and BAM I knew what I wanted to start doing.
Through my work, I explore the relationship between nature and humanity; transforming flowers I know and distorting them into otherworldly sculptures. I am also fascinated by fading and dying flowers; I love how they curl and swirl in the most beautiful ways just before they lose their petals. I often pick or buy flowers to watch them decay day by day, challenging what the very essence of natural beauty is.
I love using my hands, cutting, folding, and bending the paper into something delicate yet enduring. I also use natural dyes to mix unique colours and to create fresh combinations. I love how flowers always have the ability to lift your mood, instantly evoking feelings of joy and excitement in a very simple way. I hope people look at real flowers differently after seeing my work, taking the time to appreciate every fascinating detail. I can never compete with the beauty found in mother nature; no one can.