Øystein Blegen Hoel

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Abstract composition dominated by strokes of shades of light blue. Other shapes and surfaces in yellow, red, green and white, partly marked by black and dark green contours. — They Wish You Were There 2026
Acrylic on canvas 120 x 96 cm

Abstract composition. A central section consisting of stripes and lines in white, eggshell, light blue and grey on a background of black and red. The right side consists of three fields – blue at the top, then light blue and white/orange. They are bordered by lines in orange, eggshell and white. A narrower left side consists from top to bottom of stripes in light blue, eggshell and green. The upper part of horizontal lines in green, black, orange and eggshell. The lower part correspondingly in white, black and grey. — The Right Wine to the Right Table 2026
Acrylic on canvas 86 x 84 cm

Abstract composition. Brushstrokes and lines create surfaces, shapes, lines and hints of figures. Light blue dominates the left side and the upper part, green in the diagonal corners at the top left and bottom right and to the left above the center. White, golden yellow and blue lines break the surfaces. — Door Opened 2026
Acrylic on canvas 70 x 60 cm

Abstract composition. Brushstrokes in yellow, black, shades og blue, green, and white suggest shapes and figures. — Follow the Cavemen 2026
Acrylic on canvas 70 x 60 cm

Abstract composition dominated by some kind of a creature in white and light blue – surrounded by brushstrokes and shapes in black, red, blue, magenta, yellow and gray. — A Star Anno Twenty Twenty Six is Born 2026
Acrylic on canvas 70 x 60 cm

Abstract composition. Dominated by a vertical/slightly diagonal blue-turquoise surface with elements of ultramarine, light magenta and light blue. This is marked with more or less continuous strokes of indigo. The same colors, as well as yellow, red and pink, are repeated throughout the surface. The contours in indigo can help to perceive figure-like elements. — Ballerina in Love (and the Voice of Her Dog) 2026
Acrylic on canvas 60 x 50 cm

Abstract composition. Lines and curves in blue and green, as well as white and magenta. Blue visually dominant. — Voice of Waves 2026
Acrylic on canvas 60 x 50 cm

Abstract composition. Dynamic shapes and lines in red, blue green and white as well as various black, yellow, pink and magenta. — They Usually Meet at This Time of Year 2026
Acrylic on canvas 60 x 50 cm

Abstract. Mainly lines and shapes in green and white – white with elements of green, yellow and light blue – mostly surrounded of indigo, black, blue, yellow and shadings of green and grey against white. Maybe figures can be discerned. — Looking for red 2025
Acrylic on canvas 126 x 96 cm

Abstract. Horizontal fields and lines in red/maroon, orange, magenta and black framed by a white rectangle interspersed with shades of blue – as well as “arms” towards each corner. Outside the rectangle mainly red/maroon and orange. — Good Bye (Don’t Die), My Darling 2025
Acrylic on canvas 40 x 30 cm

Abstract. Figures and shapes in eggshell color, yellow, some white, black, light blue and magenta on a reddish brown background. Below, two narrow lines in black and dark green. — Pets – The Only Leftovers 2025
Acrylic on canvas40 x 30 cm

Light blue, green, white shades, pink and orange figures and shapes. Mix of strong and less strong contours. — A Walk in the Old Park 2024
Acrylic on canvas 120 x 90 cm

Figures and shapes in red, black and white. Two quite clear ones. Smaller ones in pink, yellow, blue and black. — Everyone Is Watching You Now 2023
Acrylic on canvas 99 x 92 cm

Lines shapes and forms make up blue, ochre, yellow white and green shapes and fugures. Two figures arenb emphasized by black outlines. — New Animals 2023
Oil on canvas 80 x 80 cm

Blue, red, yellow, green, black and white shapes and figures. Image is dominated by a centered part that is blue, black and green broken by red, white and blue. — Circus Blue 2023
Oil on canvas 80 x 80 cm

Headlike shape in red and orange dominates. Surrounded by figures and shapes that are yellow, light blue and shades of white. — The Poet's Exhaust 2018-22
Oil on canvas 60 x 80 cm

Abstract. Irregular black, yellow and white surface with clear strokes of red. The image expresses energy that can be perceived on a scale from aggressive to playful. The title is intended as an invitation to free interpretation. — Fly Little Bird, Fly 2021-22
Acrylic on canvas 50 x 40 cm

Some will call it abstract, others semi abstract. The surface is covered by strokes of yellow, white and black, plus clear elements of red. Uncertain whether it is one or more figures, or none, to be seen. — The Mask Behind the Mask... Behind... 2022
Acrylic on canvas 50 x 40 cm

The image is abstract, but contains shapes and figurs that can be associated with living beings in contact with each other. Main colors in red, yellow and black. Some shades of blue. White background. — Distance Abolished 2021
Acrylic on canvas 90 x 70 cm