10 intense days in Florence are well over. It has been a fantastic experience to be exhibiting artists for such a large and prestigious event.

I’m very exited and honored to announce that I’ve been invited by the Curatorial Board to participate in The Florence Biennale contemporary art and design exhibition in Florence, Italy! The Florence Biennale is one of the world's leading contemporary art exhibitions which has been held every second year under the patronage of the European Parliament, Italian Commission for UNESCO, Italian Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Tuscany Region, and Municipality of Florence.

I have gained new knowledge and experience, and met a lot of wonderful people - new warmhearted friends in the art world that I really appreciate. My art has been seen and talked about to thousands of visitors. New opportunities are open for future exhibitions abroad!

Im thankful for this recognition and rest my tired feet. Now Im looking forward to start preparing for new projects- I will tell more about it in the near future.

A huge thank you to my beloved husband who has been a great support throughout the trip. And to my mother and sister who came all the way to Italy to support me. And also a huge thank you to all of you near and far who have cheered and sent love. I am touched and grateful.

**The best audience! Our future - then I know I did it right!**

**And had my first arts interview, with sharp questions from the kids!**

Paintings for the exhibition

XIII FLORENCE BIENNALE, ITALY October 2021

ETERNAL FEMININE | ETERNAL CHANGE

Concepts of Femininity in Contemporary Art and Design

The theme of the XIIIth edition of the Florence Biennale, which will be held from 23 to 31 October 2021 at the Fortezza da Basso in Florence, focuses on the polychrome and multiform universe of femininity, which will be investigated in its many facets.

“DEEP BLUE SEA” 90x100 cm/ framed 110x130 cm Acrylic on canvas.

This painting means a lot to me. Nature is very important to me. It breaks my heart to see how we humans are destroying our beautiful planet. The ocean suffers! The animals, from the big whales, all the way down to the tiny little microorganisms, die! Without our ocean and its rhythm, the rest of the planet will die too. Overfishing and predation on fish destroys life and corals. But we can act - it's not too late if we do something now! Our children must also have a life on this planet! It is the responsibility of all of us

This painting is framed with recycled wood wood , it makes the painting come together beautifully. Framed, it measures 110x130 cm. The painting is coated with UV varnish which protects the art from airborne pollution and sun damage.

“MIDNIGHT RAVEN” 90x100 cm, Acrylic on canvas and 5 layers of resin with glitter.

This painting was specially made for a great Danish adventure feature film called WILD WITCH. It was transported all the way to Hungary where the film was shot and it became a beautiful film, with several of my artworks being a part of it. MIDNIGHT RAVEN has the Nordic and mysterious darkness , as I know it from Iceland. The raven's eye is made of 24k gold leaf- because ravens are sharp and observe everything around them. The raven holds a red rose in its claw, which lights up in the middle of the darkness, because in the darkness there is always hope.

This painting MUST be experienced face to face because it is impossible by looking at a photo, to see the depth and details created with 3 layers of resin and mica. It gives a beautiful shine, like glass. The moon is made by using a special technique called fluid art. It creates a beautiful pattern of shapes and colors. Framed with golden/black wood frame

“MOTHER” 120x120 cm, Acrylic on canvas and 24k gold leaf.

This painting is called MOTHER. Mother Nature. The primordial woman who lives in covenant with nature. The primordial woman who takes no more from nature than she needs to survive, and who gives back by taking care of the planet. I painted this painting when there was a lot of drought in Europe and big forest fires ravaged and destroyed everything. Animals and humans' homes were gone. Lives were lost. Massive forest areas are gone forever. "Pray! Pray for the rain, pray for nature, pray for our planet -love!", is tattooed on MOTHER´s arm. And with the ravens the rain came from north! Global warming is man-made and we must help each other return to our roots. Stop over-consumption, take only what we need, give back.

The painting is coated with UV varnish which protects the art from airborne pollution and sun damage.

“C I S” - Acrylic on canvas - 80x100 cm - Framed with a golden wood frame.

This painting is a symbol of love, and permission to be exactly who you are. I call this painting “C I S”. CIS is both male and female. CIS is feminine and maskuline, this person is strong and vulnerable. - A higher being of acceptance and trust and care for everyone around it. A lot of people struggle with the feeling of being wrong in one way or another. Or not fitting in! Im sure we have all felt it at some point of our life. We humans are herd animals and we need to belong. We need to feel accepted and understood, but most importantly, loved.

Let the wolf inside you free - you are fearless. People's opinion of you does not matter! love yourself exactly as you are, that's what matters! Be kind, smile to the person next to you, it matters. You are LOVED!

The painting is coated with UV varnish which protects the art from airborne pollution and sun damage.