Inger Margrethe Eriksen Norway

Inger Margrete Eriksen: A Journey of Light and Artistic Transformation

Inger Margrete Eriksen is a celebrated Norwegian artist whose work is deeply inspired by the ever-changing light and seasons of Norway. Her art captures the fleeting beauty of nature, transforming subtle shifts in illumination into profound visual experiences.

Her creative journey began in 1967 with figurative oil paintings and watercolors, capturing the human form and natural landscapes with exquisite detail. By 1970, she had embraced abstraction, exploring new dimensions of expression and breaking away from conventional forms.

Throughout her artistic evolution, Inger Margrete honed her skills under the mentorship of several esteemed artists. Between 1967 and 1985, she was an active member of the Modum Templates Club in Vikersund, where mentors such as Hans Aas and Unn Stixrud influenced her early work. She later expanded her expertise at the Oslo Templates Club through courses in still life, sketching, and correction evenings from 1990 to 1993.

Her commitment to growth continued with further studies at Nutheim Art School in Telemark (2004–2005) under the guidance of artist Erlend Grøstad, at Nydalen Art School (2010–2012), and through five specialized courses taught by artist Nirmal Singh Dhunsi between 2008 and 2012.

Inger Margrete’s talent has been widely recognized. Her work was featured as “Picture of the Month” at the Deichmann libraries in Furuseth and Nordtvet, Oslo (2010–2012), as well as at the Deichmann library in Stovner, Oslo (2010), and at Drammen Library in 1987. A dedicated participant in group exhibitions, she has showcased her art with the Modum Templates Club in Buskerud, the Oslo Templates Club, and the Groruddalen Art Association—where she now serves as leader—alongside the Steinbruddets ArtGallery in Oslo.

Her impressive portfolio includes solo exhibitions at prestigious venues such as 1133 Broadway in New York (2013), Dalype Gallery in Oslo (2013), exhibitions in Hoboken, New Jersey (2010), and at the Grorud Church Centre in Oslo (2010). Internationally, she has participated in numerous shows organized by the Artcom Expo International Association of Artists, with exhibitions at Gallery Ecleticca in Spoleto, Gallery Gerard Berizzi, Gallery La Pigna in Rome, and Carrousel du Louvre in Paris (2013). Her accolades include a Mention Medal for her work Silence in 2014 in Portugal and a Silver Medal at the Carrousel du Louvre in 2015.

Continuing to inspire audiences through her evocative portrayal of light and nature, Inger Margrete Eriksen remains a dynamic force in both national and international art exhibitions, her work reflecting a lifelong commitment to artistic exploration and transformation.