Discover the Artistry of Espen Iden and His Recommendations
We recently visited Espen Iden, a multidisciplinary Norwegian artist based in Oslo, who shared with us some of his top artist recommendations on Atelie.
Born in 1989 in Bergen, Iden’s diverse practice spans music, photography, and painting, all inspired by ordinary encounters and social relationships.
Iden seeks to create new spaces for collaboration, engaging in various forms of art to capture the essence of contemporary moments and hidden depths beneath the surface.
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Iden is a graduate of the Bergen Academy of Art and Design and the Oslo National Academy of the Arts. He has extensive experience in the art and cultural sector, having founded and curated several art spaces, including Periferien (2013-), Felt Galleri (2015-2017), 666 Lounge (2019-), and Memphis (2019). As a DJ, Iden has a long history of performing at numerous clubs and pubs across Norway.
His visual work consists of oil paintings and analog photography compiled into books. He describes his approach to both mediums as impressionistic—his paintings feature traditional techniques with vibrant colors and clear brushstrokes, while his photography showcases surprising focus, long exposures, unposed moments, unconventional portraits, and snapshots of life.
Here are some artists that Espen Iden highly recommends on Atelie:
Vilde Rudjord
"I love the combination of the mystical elements and her expressionistic paintings. She uses colors beautifully, blending dark tones with light pastels in a captivating way."
Jenny Hviding
"Jenny Hviding is a photographer and painter I've followed for a long time. Her analog photographs are playful and wonderfully soft in their color palette. I'm a big fan of her work."
Taru Kallio
"Taru Kallio is a very interesting painter. Her use of colors is delightful, and the content of her work is compelling. I especially like her pieces that blend classical and modern elements."
Julian Karlsen
"I've followed Julian Karlsen for many years. Recently, he has been working on some beautiful landscape paintings. Keep an eye on his work!"
Explore more about Espen Iden and the incredible artists he recommends on Atelie.
