Siv Blyseth
Remarkable in her ability to capture the essence of those who sit for her paintings, Norwegian portraitist Siv Blyseth conveys a striking vivacity across her body of work. The vibrant colour combines with warm flesh to give her portraits an uncanny sense of life as if they are caught between our world and the inviting realm in which they appear on the canvas. From close friends to distant relatives, Blyseth’s portraits reveal her inherent talent not only as a painter but also as an observer of humanity.
Born in northern Norway in 1992, Blyseth today is based in Oslo. Blyseth is an autodidact who has perfected a painterly style that combines the expressiveness of contemporary art with the traditional conventions of portraiture.