Norwegian multidisciplinary artist and vocalist Ingvild Waerhaug

 

‘ If you recognize beauty in my work - 

give thanks to Mother Nature.’

            

INSPIRATION

I draw my inspiration from the pure raw Scandinavian Nature. My parents taught me to love and respect the Earth, and as a child I was free to roam the wild forest in my backyard. Born into a family with an architect jazz trumpet playing father, my mother a gardener, weaver and my brother a drummer - I fell in love with music, space, colors and fiber materials from a young age. 

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PROCESS

For as long as I can remember I have been curious about the creative process and the spiritual aspects of life. This led me on a path to search for the bridge between these two worlds; the material and the non physical world. Being given the gift of life and enjoying the experience of being a soul in a physical body. I have come to realize that I am this bridge. And the bridging of this gap happens through my creativity.

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TECHNIQUE

My speciality is large scale colorful painted installations/paintings/hanging sculptures. I have developed my own painting technique on a light weight industrial fiber material. A combination of watercolor and acrylic paints with free hand cut outs. My work is commissioned as uplifting visual elements in lobbies, restaurants, hotels and scenery in theatre, dance and music performances.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

I started my career as a window dresser in Oslo, which laid the foundation for my sense of space and visual communication. I ran my own event/visual marketing business in Oslo and worked for Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise (NHO), Postal Services in Norway (Posten), NORAD The Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation, Høie of Scandinavia, 

Norway Trade Fairs (Norges Varemesse) to name a few.

 

At the National Art Academies of Oslo and Copenhagen I studied fine art and textile/costume design. This led to art commissioned by Christian Ringnes, Snøhetta Architects, Hennie Architects, and many others.

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Studying the 17 Vedic art principles from the ancient Vedas has been life changing for me. This method is founded by the Swedish artist Curt Kallman and is part of my daily creative practice as an artist. A certified teacher in The Vedic Art method - an Intuitive painting process. I am bringing this 5000 year old Vedic tradition from Scandinavia to the USA. 

 

Practicing the 5Rhythm mindful movement, yoga and meditation for more than 20 years has led me to experience altered states of awareness. I search to translate these experiences through my creative expression.