As a writer and author, I’ve published articles, poems, essays, short stories, and books—mostly self-published in both print and digital formats, but occasionally through Norwegian publishers as well. I didn’t start writing until I was 35, back in 2001. Before that, I only expressed myself vocally—my handwriting was awful, I made tons of typos, and…

What is art? Wikipedia says: “Art is a diverse range of human activity, and resulting product, that involves creative or imaginative talent expressive of technical proficiency, beauty, emotional power, or conceptual ideas.” There’s no agreed definition, and I don’t see myself as a “capital-A” artist—more as someone who enjoys exploring artistic expression. I’m drawn to…

Stage VardeteatretAs a stage actor, I’ve worked for Vardeteatret (Beacon Theatre) in Oslo for several years. Vardeteatret is a small private theatre focused on socio-political topics, giving a voice to those often outcast or marginalized in society. Our productions often centered on inmates and their journeys from imprisonment to freedom, such as in the project…

Here are some of my life events and experiences that have shaped who I am. These are just snippets—fragments of an ever-evolving human story. I am a Norwegian man who identifies as an actor, writer, artist, and human. I see myself as a “professional amateur” in all my roles, with a mission to use creativity…