Bjørn Bjarre - Gaia
We are excited to present Bjørn Bjarre’s latest silkscreen print, Gaia—inspired by Earth’s ecosystems and the interconnectedness of all living things. Through vibrant colors and abstract forms, the piece invites viewers to reflect on humanity’s impact on the planet’s delicate balance and our role in its future.
The artwork is inspired by James Lovelock’s Gaia Hypothesis: The theory of our planet as a self-regulating system where organisms and their environments work symbiotically to sustain life. With vibrant colors and abstract forms, Gaia invites the viewer to reflect on humanity’s place in this system and the consequences of disrupting it.
Gaia is available for purchase here
The silkscreen print was recently featured in the exhibition Abstrakt Følelse + Solaris = Gaia at Norske Grafikere, alongside several other graphical works and watercolors, many of which were acquired by Oslo Kommune’s art collection.
Gaia is as much a visual expression as it is a philosophical inquiry. The artwork visualizes a harmonious tension between forms resembling sky, ocean, land, fish, organic lifeforms and a human face. By arranging these forms into an accessible and decorative image, Bjarre creates a work that is both intellectually and visually engaging.
Silkscreen printing is a graphic technique where ink is pressed through a fine-mesh screen stretched over a frame, with the design built in four layers, one color at a time. The silkscreen was produced by Bjørn Bjarre and Joakim Thorendal at Fellesverkstedet in Oslo.
Bjørn Bjarre (b. 1966) is a graduate of Statens Kunstakademi (1989–94) and has made a significant mark on the Norwegian art scene. His works are part of renowned collections, including the National Museum of Norway, KODE in Bergen, and corporate collections such as Statoil, Hydro, and Storebrand. Additionally, he is represented in public institutions like the Norwegian Parliament and Kunst på Arbeidsplassen. Bjarre’s public sculptures are widely celebrated and can be seen in schools, hospitals, and institutions across Norway, such as Uranienborg Skole in Oslo and the not yet finished Stavanger University Hospital.
Bjarre is also a founding member of the artist collective Tegneklubben, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. To mark the occasion, the group is launching two books on December 19th at Torpedo Bookshop in Oslo. The first showcases a rich selection of around 500 drawings from their extensive archive, while the second features reflections from 25 contributors on Tegneklubben, art, and life. Additionally, Tegneklubben will have an exhibition at Van Etten from January 31 to February 2, 2025.
