About Vidar Lien
Vidar Lien is a Norway-based interdisciplinary artist whose work explores the bold intersections of technique, colour, and scale. A graduate of the prestigious Glasgow School of Art, Vidar seamlessly blends a commercial precision developed over decades in creative roles with a raw, boundary-pushing artistic expression.
Vidar built his foundation in visual communications, rapidly ascending through roles including Art Director, Creative Director, Marketing Director, and Vice President for global brands. This extensive commercial expertise honed a mastery of compelling narrative, precise demographics, and high-impact visuals—skills that now drive his artistic practice.
From 1997 to 2010, Vidar worked periodically with the iconic Norwegian contemporary artist Pushwagner (Terje Brofos) during the pivotal early years of his international rise. These formative experiences deepened Vidar's command of diverse techniques, dynamic colour palettes, and large-scale printing processes.
Recently, he has ventured into pop-art-inspired eyewear frames and jewellery, transforming bold designs into wearable art that brings his vibrant world off the canvas and into everyday life.
Discover these unique collections at VIDARJEWELLERY.COM and VIDAREYEWEAR.COM.Â
Explore his evolving portfolio and discover the stories behind the canvas—and beyond.
Public collections > purchased byÂ
- Fram Museum, Oslo, Norway
- Aust-Agder museum and archive IKSÂ (Ibsen museum & Hamsun museum)
- Agder County Municipality - Art Association
- Kilden Theatre in collaboration with the county of Vest-Agder, Vest-Agder museum, Vest-Agder Museum, the public library, Vilhelm Krag association, and Visit Sorlandet, among others.
Press
07.03.2023; Vidar becomes chairman of the board at Grimstad art association
05.12.2022; Norway is a small country. Vidar has taken non-traditional choices
30.11.2021; Vidar makes great success with pop artÂ
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