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 canvas120 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. Dynamic shapes and lines in green, yellow, red, black, white, various blue as well as pink and magenta. — By a Temporary Pond 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 canvas60 x 50 cm

Abstract composition. Visual dominance of two halves. Upper part black with flowing, horisontal hints of faint green and blue. Lower part with off-white/white and vertical green strokes. — The Angels Sang That the Babies Were Born 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 canvas126 x 96 cm

A blue and green vertical surface is divided by an uneven line. Both are broken by structures that suggest movements – mainly white, shades of blue and orange. — Costa Segreta 2025
Acrylic on canvas70 x 60 cm

At the top, a kind of imprint of a dark blue being in green surroundings. Below you can see a blu surface – with is again bounded by a vertical narrow white surface at the very bottom. The surfaces are broken by thin brushstrokes in white, black an eggshell color. — Pond Echoes 2025
Acrylic on canvas70 x 60 cm

A green surface is broken by blue and white surroundings and a dark blue outline. Dark green element in the left corner. Clear brushstrokes suggest shapes and figures. — Mother's Island 2025
Acrylic on canvas70 x 60 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 canvas40 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

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

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

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