The Present i

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The Present, Oslo 2026

  • The Present i, 2006
    2026

    100 × 120 cm

    distemper on linen
    Photography BJ Deakin

The Present i

2026
The Present is a series of paintings I made during a residency in May 2026, working at Ekely, Edward Munch's studio in Oslo. 
 
On arrival I found that a large pear tree planted by Munch was in bud – it filled the studio window with potential. Over the course of the calendar month the tree came into and out of flower, focusing my attention on the present - and the gift of this month at Ekely.