Olav Christopher Jenssen

Jenssen also works with different art forms. Painting is at the heart of his production, but also drawing, graphics and sculpture are important elements. Jenssen is interested in language, and the titles he uses provide a poetic touch to his works, like the title of his monumental mosaic at Telenor headquarters outside Oslo: The Path Leading to Nietzsche’s House.

We see in his paintings both romantic motifs, as in Oleaster, and more complex and abstract works where the title and even letters and words painted into the motif pose surprising challenges and new perspectives on viewing the painting.

The titles are central and meaningful elements of Jenssen’s art. They give the viewer an enhanced understanding of the subject whilst also providing a poetic resonance.

Jenssen’s monumental wall mosaic, “The Path leading to Nietzsche's House” is one of the main works of art at Telenor Fornebu. In the installation, which covers 88 m2, the artist has used glass mosaic of 50 different colours in 150 different colour combinations. The subject is a large labyrinth that provides a visual cue inviting the viewer to reflect upon Nietzsche’s philosophy.