Thomas Pihl

New Exhibition: Thomas Pihl

This December, we are delighted to invite you to Thomas Pihl’s second exhibition at the gallery.

Since his previous show with us, Pihl has further developed his characteristic visual language. Alongside his well-known monochrome canvases—created through a precise process of carefully pouring paint in layers—he now presents a brand-new series of monumental paintings executed with a brush.

The exhibition offers a unique insight into a more immediate and tactile side of Pihl’s artistic practice, where the dynamics of the brushstroke meet the refined, meditative colour space he is renowned for. We welcome you to an exhibition exploring the space between control and painterly expression.

About

Thomas Pihl (b. 1964, Bergen) is a Norwegian contemporary artist working across painting, drawing, and sculpture. He splits his time between Bergen, Norway, and New York City, where he has maintained an active presence in the art scene since the 1990s.

Pihl holds an MFA from Hunter College, City University of New York, alongside degrees from the National Academy of Fine Arts in Oslo, the School of Visual Arts in New York, and the National College of Art and Design in Oslo. In addition to his studio practice, he serves as an Associate Professor / Professor of Visual Art at The Art Academy (Faculty of Fine Art, Music and Design, University of Bergen).

He is best known for his large-format monochrome paintings exploring perception, light, and colour, created by building up precise, poured layers of paint. His work is included in major public and private collections, including the National Museum in Oslo, KODE Art Museums in Bergen, Stavanger Art Museum, and the Arts Council Norway.