Artist: Rolf Groven

I need to shed some light upon an excellent norwegian artist, reknown for his subversive and satirical paintings. Rolf Groven’s work often comment upon modernism and pollution, but also political injustice and bloodshed. Some of his most intriguing paintings pokes fun at old classics, giving them a twist. Banksy has received (just) praise and fame for this technique, but Groven was already way ahead.

His approach are Norwegian issues, and some points may be missed on outsiders. But there’s also lots of universal topics, so sit back and enjoy.

New American Gothic

The Norwegian Drop

At the Waterfall

Parody on the famous 'Wedding in Hardanger'

Parody on the famous 'Wedding in Hardanger'

Parody on the famous 'Wedding in Hardanger'

The Alta river struggle

The Alta river struggle

Brilliant parody on Scandinavia's famous kitch motif; moose in sunset

Anomality

Nixon agitates during the Vietnam war

Crucified palestine

Butchers

Portrait of Carl I. Hagen. Earlier party boss of the Progress Party - Norway's right-wing nuts

Modern times

The European Union sellout

New take on 'A Farmer Funeral'

Exorcism of Munch's 'Madonna'

The Christian Party in tow with right-wing nutters The Progress Party

'Children of Abraham'

'Victors'

Rolf Groven omtalt i Dagbladet to dager på rad.