Photo: Øystein Thorvaldsen
Exhibition QSPA Bispevika, Oslo
April 24 to August 24, 2025
Queen Sonja Print Award presents the exhibition Project: Lofoten, an artistic collaboration between Queen Sonja and Lars Lerin, developed in support of printmaking and the foundation.
The exhibition showcases graphic prints featuring motifs from the northern Norwegian landscape, hand-coloured by Lars Lerin. The works are the result of a close collaboration, and several of the pieces are signed by both artists.
Queen Sonja has worked with printmaking for many years, often drawing inspiration from nature and landscapes, including those of Northern Norway. Throughout much of his career, Lars Lerin has turned his gaze towards Lofoten, where the region’s shifting light and weather have left a profound mark on his artistic practice. Together, they have explored the visual rhythms of nature, creating works that unite two distinct artistic expressions in one poetic interpretation.
The title of the exhibition, Project: Lofoten, refers both to the specific geographical location and to the shared artistic project. It is a tribute to the landscape of the North and to the possibilities of printmaking for collaboration, interpretation, and mutual inspiration.
H.M. Queen Sonja and Lars Lerin during the working process "Project: Lofoten"
