Jeg Sovnet I Krigen
by William Bredvik
[Various materials ; 2022]
This grim motif, which is a direct reference to the album cover of Finnish black metal project Havukruunu's 2020 LP "Uinuos Syömein Sota" , evokes a sense of despair and hopelessness. As if the two identical kings know that the defeat of the other only means the death of themselves.
The artwork was made specifically in connection with the 2022 exhibition by the class of Kerstin Brätsch in the Akademie Galerie Nürnberg.
(Photos by Lukas Pürmayr)
O-Jizō
by William Bredvik
[Sandstone ; 2022]
O-Jizō is an artwork, which tries to critically reflect on modern political issues through traditional craftsmanship. By presenting us with a depiction of the Bodhisattva Kṣitigarbha, commonly referred to as Jizō in Japan, the artist encourages us to search for the significance and role this figure can still play for us today in society.
O-Jizō x Morty
by William Bredvik
[chalk on paper ; 2022]
These sketches were created simultaneously during the sculpting process of the above artwork "O-Jizō". At the same time, they were meant to connect the sculpture to the exhibition "Dear Developer, ..." at the Kunstverein Nürnberg. This seemingly archaic figure is now seen donning robotic arms, much like the robotic arm in the neighboring room of the Kunstverein.
(Photos by Lukas Pürmayr)
True Bastarda
by William Bredvik
[.otf file / font ; 2022]
As the name suggests, this project was heavily inspired by European gothic fonts. Specifically cursive script, will always have a unique and personal character to it. Here we can see how this calligraphic nature is captured in the sweeping style in which the letters are drawn.
This font was created using Glyphs3
The sample pages are drawn from an upcoming graphic novel by the artist.
This font and other fonts were created in connection with the typography seminar led by Andreas Faust in 2022. More information at https://akademie-typeclass.vercel.app/en/fonts/true-bastarda
Say your vitamins and eat your prayers
by William Bredvik
[Veneer on Wood ; 2022]
Standing tall, the almost iconic shape of what might be a luchador or maybe a wrestler seems to taunt the viewer with their provocative pose, as if they were testing whether or not to fight another round. Despite the natural and muted colors of the wooden veneers, the inlay artwork has an almost cartoonish style, allowing the viewer to find their own color palette to give the character in the center.
The whole inlay work was done by hand.
The motif was inspired by the character "Beowulf" from the game "Skullgirls" , published by Autumn Games.