Biography
Erik Stenbeck
Born 1951 in Norway
Art has dominated my life as long as I can remember.
I started out with drawing and painting which has culminated in photography.
I have studied Art History and languages with a focus on communication.
Mysticism of nature and its relation to man is what I try to explore in my photos.
My images challenge the observer “to see the unseen”.
The subjects that flood my photography are, however, varied, from the human figure to landscapes and architecture, with a particular inclination for the black and white range.
Existential insecurity is a central theme of many of my images.
My photographs are accidental observations in daily life. I try to catch the spontaneity of a situation. None of the compositions are constructed.
Education
University of Oslo
Østfold College
Academic degree: cand. philol. / Master of Arts
Studies in History of Art and languages (German and English)
Photography
Morten Krogvold Workshop / Self taught
Art studies
Exhibitions
May/June 2022
FotoNostrum Barcelona
I have been participating at an exhibition at FotoNostrum, Barcelona, in May/ June 2022. FotoNostrum is a photo gallery wth International connections for established and upcoming artists. Helmut Newton was one of the artists represented.
Steve McCurry started the exhibition programme in February 2022.
The title of my exhibition was «Uncertain Certainty». The theme was mysticism of nature related to man. The images invite the observer «to see the unseen».
April 2023
FotoNostrum Barcelona
I was part of an exhibition with Steve McCurry, Robert Doisneau, Gideon Lewin and Alsina.
This time I was showing large format photographs.
October 2023
FotoNostrum Barcelona
Again I am represented with large format photographs.
October 2023
Galleri Ramfjord – Oslo, Norway
Grants Exhibition
Finalist
Among 2700 submissions from all over the world I was one of 25 finalists.
The categories were painting, installation, sculpture, embroidery and photography. Four photos made it to the final. There were three winners, all paintings.
Publications
September 2022
I am represented in the issue no 28 of FotoNostrum magazine.
Accomplishments
International Photography Awards:
Honorable mentions 2020, 2021
Official Selection 2022
Tokyo International Photo Awards:
Official Selection 2022
London International Creative Competition
Official Selection in Shoot (photo/video) 2022