Norwegian artist Trygve Skogrand has a unique way of capturing life’s emotions—through simple, almost childlike strokes that speak volumes. Living on the edge of a vast forest in central Norway, he creates small yet deeply meaningful paintings that explore love, wonder, and the human experience. His series, Drodlene, is a visual journey into life’s joys and struggles, expressed with just a splash of color, a line, or a subtle brushstroke.
Skogrand is no stranger to creative expression. Over the years, he has designed glassware, illustrated and written children’s books, and developed large-scale digital photo collages. His work is deeply philosophical, always searching for meaning and connection. Through his art, he distills complex emotions—loneliness, hope, fear—into deceptively simple forms that resonate deeply with viewers.
While he hopes his work inspires moments of reflection, Skogrand acknowledges that the creative process itself has been the most enriching part of his journey. Each painting is a quiet meditation, a way of understanding the world and his place in it.
With Drodlene, Skogrand reminds us that art doesn’t need to be complicated to be powerful. Sometimes, the simplest strokes hold the deepest truths.
