Biography
Norwegian visual- and photo artist transforming ordinary spaces into one-of-a-kind experiences. Jazz up your walls and bring life to your space with luxury and unique artwork for any modern home, hotels and corporate spaces.
What happens when an eleven-year-old boy sneaks for the first time into the darkroom of film development? He falls severely under the spell of this great magical world and since then his fate has been sealed with pictures of creativity.
Erik Brede is a Norwegian artist known for his captivating and thought-provoking digital art. His work often combines elements of surrealism, fantasy, and realism, creating visually stunning compositions that invite viewers to explore hidden narratives and emotions. Brede’s pieces evoke a sense of wonder and curiosity, drawing the audience into dreamlike worlds where reality and imagination intersect.
Through his mastery of digital manipulation and visual storytelling, Erik Brede has gained recognition in the art world. His portfolio includes a diverse range of themes, from nature and landscapes to urban scenes and abstract concepts. Brede’s ability to blend photographic elements seamlessly with digital enhancements results in mesmerizing and unforgettable imagery.
Whether it’s an otherworldly forest bathed in ethereal light, a lone figure navigating a desolate cityscape, or a surreal juxtaposition of everyday objects, Erik Brede’s art invites contemplation and sparks the imagination. His work transcends traditional boundaries, leaving a lasting impression on those who encounter it.
His work has been exhibited and published in France, Italy, the UK, the United States, and Norway.
Shipping
Erik Brede Photography ships directly to more than 50 countries around the world. The printing lab (White Wall) handles the shipping, and I do not influence which countries they ship to.
If your country is not listed on the checkout form, I cannot ship it. To get your items shipped to countries not listed in the checkout form, you should have the package sent to a package forwarding service in the EU or USA which will conveniently forward your purchase to your location.
Additional taxes and duties may apply to your international order. I have no control over that. Import duties/ taxes are not included in price/shipping, it is the responsibility of the buyer to pay these levies in their country.
Are you interested in other sizes? Contact me for custom-size artwork to fit your space.
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A surrealist work isn’t about the piece itself, or even the artist who created it. In truth, it’s all about you. – Welcome to my surreal world.
This artist doesn’t just take a picture, he makes his own version of parallel realities where in fact, one click is never enough to explain our multidimensional existence. [ArtLimes, 2020]
Welcome to my surreal and fine art world
I’m a Norwegian visual artist, born in 1971 in Svolvaer, Lofoten Islands, Norway. My photo journey started at the age of 11 when my father introduced me to the great magic of film development and post-production in his low budget darkroom. Even if the old analogue darkroom is replaced by modern, digital tools like Photoshop and Lightroom, my vision and creative ideas are the same.
Producing a link between the landscape’s reality and that imagined by its conceiver is what my artwork focuses on. Influenced by renowned artist like Ansel Adams and Rene Magritte, I create surreal and fine digital artwork.
With a conceptual approach, I try to approach a wide scale of subjects in a multi-layered way to produce a link between the landscape’s reality and that imagined by its conceiver. These works focus on concrete questions that determine our existence.
My belief is that art should be accessible to everyone – On this site, you will find different edition, size and price, daily deals, personal communication and the possibility of making an offer on all my artwork.
From the “In Search of a Lost Memory” Exhibition in Taranto, Italy.
My favourite quote is:
The best thing about a picture is that it never changes, even when the people in it do. [Andy Warhol]
You don’t take a photograph, you make it. [Ansel Adams]
I take enormous pride in my craft. Designed to last a lifetime, my artwork is made from the best materials and on the best photo lab available – WhiteWall, Price for best PhotoLab WorldWide 2020.
Printing and presentation are processes that play an equal part in the creation of my artwork. A fine art photograph is something that can be held, displayed and passed on through time.
A photograph isn’t real unless it is printed
Comments and critique are as always welcome. Let me hear your opinion, why do you like this, or even better, how would you approach this scenery. Give me your thoughts… If you can’t find anything to critique, a simple “nice” is cool too :))
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