Brit J. Oie Art

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"Trees are the guardians of life and history unfolds beneath their branches," states artist Brit J Oie. "My great grandmother planted ...

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For this modernist representation of spring, artist Brit J Oie took inspiration from the words of Rainer Maria Rilke: "It is Spring ...

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Brit describes this delicate abstraction as the place where land and sea meet in the stillness of winter. Rich purple mountains in the distance and reflected in the water give way to soft yellow and grey light in all directions. "The wisdom of the natural world tells us that a time of rest is important - wintertime is a season for reflection and renewal of energies before the new life of spring can emerge," says Brit. The highly textured surface and low relief effects are created by a combination of embossed papers and layering of acrylic paint.

About the Artist
Artist Brit J Oie grew up in a small rural town on the west coast of Norway where nature was her playground and creativity was a way of life. The men in her family were woodworkers and the women did knitting, sewing and weaving. Brit started her art career as a weaver in Norway. After marrying an American and moving to the United States, she went back to school for a degree in Fine Art. During her senior exhibition, Brit developed her mixed media technique using embossed...

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In this modernist landscape, Brit layered mountains with geometric abstraction to build the feeling of memory. "The visual landscape becomes a vessel that holds memories and longing, as the focus turns to the connection between the subject and the viewer," she says. The highly textured surface and low relief effects are created by a combination of embossed papers and layering of acrylic paint.

About the Artist
Artist Brit J Oie grew up in a small rural town on the west coast of Norway where nature was her playground and creativity was a way of life. The men in her family were woodworkers and the women did knitting, sewing and weaving. Brit started her art career as a weaver in Norway. After marrying an American and moving to the United States, she went back to school for a degree in Fine Art. During her senior exhibition, Brit developed her mixed media technique using...

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Brit says her inspiration for this piece was the William Faulkner quote, "You cannot swim for new horizons until you have the courag...

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"The promise of a new day comes as the first rays of sun flood the horizon, and with it comes possibilities, new beginnings and hope of better times," says Brit of this softly glowing modern landscape. The highly textured surface and low relief effects are created by a combination of embossed papers and layering of acrylic paint.

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"The simple joy of a morning glory as it opens up to the world is a reminder to be mindful of the gift of living," says Brit. "In this painting I borrowed the...

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The sun on a cold winter day, warming the earth. "I enjoy combining organic forms with simple lines as I strive to capture the essence of the landscape and my...

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"The beauty of the earth and the mystery of the universe converge," says Brit of this abstracted modernist landscape. "The three moons beg the question as to where this beautiful valley is to be found. I don't claim to know the answer, but I believe in its existence." The highly textured surface and low relief effects are created by a combination of embossed papers and layering of acrylic paint.

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Words that describe this painting: landscape, mountains, moons, modern, abstract, landscape, non-representational, modern , mixed media artwork, purple

Moons over Mountains
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"The unknown lies on the other side of the hills, it draws us upward towards the top, exploring new horizons," says Brit of this panoramic abstracted landscape. "I enjoy combining organic forms with simple lines as I strive to capture the essence of the landscape and my experience of that moment." The highly textured surface and low relief effects are created by a combination of embossed papers and layering of acrylic paint.

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Words that describe this painting: landscape, mountains, abstract, hills, landscape, non-representational, modern , mixed media artwork, green

Over the Hills...

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Brit describes this piece as shimmering light waves through soft clouds, lifting the mountains above the earth. "I enjoy combining organic forms with simple l...