From the earliest memories of my youth, I was irresistibly drawn to the forbidden shadows of culture. In the raw, guttural screams of the most brutal music, I didn't just find sound — I found salvation. Our history of church burnings and the cold-blooded killings in the Norwegian black metal scene weren't just stories to me; they were a siren song.
"Why is our generation so tame? Why have we turned our hate inward, instead of unleashing it upon the world?"
With these questions, I open the doors to SEASON_9, featuring 13 unapologetic paintings from the "Church Burning" series. This is not just art. This is a deep dive into Norway's shadowy past and the simmering, unspoken conflicts of today's youth. My inspiration? The black metal underbelly of 1990s Norway — a scene that is now seeing a resurgent obsession. My canvases are more than just paintings. They're a window into the macabre — a mix of humanity's darkest desires, the grotesqueries of history, twisted religion, ancient myths, and the hidden occult. Each piece is tattooed with my soul, my intimate musings that offer a stark, unfiltered view into my psyche.
"Church Burning" might seem like a nostalgic nod to the black metal icons of the '90s. But look closer, and you'll find it's a defiant scream against the docility of today. I'm not just inviting you — I'm daring you to embrace the provocation, the anarchy, the rawness that our generation so desperately lacks.