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Gallery HERVOLD ​ Welcome to Gallery HERVOLD, a new art gallery conveniently located in the heart of Stavanger. At Gallery HERVOLD, our focus is on showcasing national and international contemporary art from esteemed established artists, as well as emerging talents who hold relevance in our time. Our diverse collection includes visual art, paintings, graphics, sculptures, installations, ceramics, drawings, photography, and other contemporary art forms. We firmly believe that owning art can greatly enhance one’s lifestyle, providing immense satisfaction and enrichment. […]

Artist Comments “A series of images portraying the impact of humankind’s destructive industrial practices on the natural environment. The images portray the terrible beauty of mining’s toxic impact on the land, whilst serving as a reminder of man’s folly. Human impact on the environment or anthropogenic impact includes changes to biophysical environments and ecosystems, biodiversity, and natural resources. This affects global warming, environmental degradation such as ocean acidification, mass extinction and biodiversity loss, creating an ecological crisis, and ecological collapse. […]

Artist Comments “A special connection between humans and trees has been evident throughout human history. In addition to providing needs such as food, shelter, healing, and protection, trees have also played an essential part in the spirituality of various groups of people and religions. The tree of life is a fundamental widespread mytheme or archetype in many of the world’s mythologies, religious and philosophical traditions. This includes the Tree of Knowledge and Tree of Life in the Bible, the Tree […]

Artist Comments “I had a vision in my mind of what I desired for this shot to be a perfect autumn mood. After searching for weeks to locate this magical nature scene and waiting for several days, Mother Nature presented herself with the full splendor of fall. As the early morning sun filtered through the golden canopy, it illuminated the scene in a symphony of lights. The smell of the autumn leaves filled the air as I carefully framed the […]

World Photographic Cup The World Photographic Cup was founded in 2013 as a cooperative effort by The Federation of European Photographers (FEP) and Professional Photographers of America (PPA). Its singular goal is to unite photographers in a spirit of friendship and cooperation. A Governing Committee has been created to conduct the ongoing affairs of the competition, also supported by UAPP (United Asian Professional Photography) and AIPP (Australian Institute of Professional Photography). The brotherhood and sisterhood of photography is a bond […]

Artist Torleif Lie searches for a magical, dreamlike expression in his photographs and lives for creating timeless imagery portraying a deeper perspective. He seeks to touch his audience’s soul and mind and present them with something they have not before seen. Now the artist has gone underwater to create unique imagery in the magical and mysterious world of weightlessness. Dressed in a large silk fabric, Ingvild Aase moves slowly through the pool with water reaching her chest. The vibrant pink […]

Artist Comments “The universe and all within it, inanimate or as life forms, is implacably subject to the laws of physics, namely the time continuum and the resulting cycle of life which can be measured in millenniums or nanoseconds. Nothing is permanent, matter and energy are in constant flux, our sun is half empty and in a short 5 billion years our solar system will recycle into something new. The cycle of life is the one crucial pondering for humans, […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 15TH ANNUAL BLACK AND WHITE SPIDER AWARDS HONORS PHOTOGRAPHER TORLEIF LIE FROM NORWAY LOS ANGELES 10.11.2020 – Professional photographer Torleif Lie of Norway was presented with the 15th Annual Black and White Spider Awards Nominee title in the Abstract category at the prestigious Nomination & Winners PhotoShow streamed Sunday, November 1, 2020. The live online gala was attended by industry leaders and the photography community from around the globe who logged on to watch the climax of […]

PARIS, FRANCE PRIX DE LA PHOTOGRAPHIE PARIS (PX3) ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF PX3 2020 COMPETITION. Torleif Lie of Norway was awarded Silver in the category Nature/Sunset – Professional for the entry entitled “Zeus”. The jury selected PX3 2020’s winners from more than 5000 entries from 120 countries.   Prix de la Photographie, Paris (PX3) The “Prix de la Photographie, Paris” (PX3) strives to promote the appreciation of photography, to discover emerging talent, and introduce photographers from around the world to the […]