NBAS is collaborating with upcoming artists in Singapore and Norway to showcase their work, while we get a creative take on our graphic profile. In March 2021, NBAS will be featuring Guttestreker. Guttestreker has given us the rights to use his artwork in our communication material.
Guttestreker’s unique illustrated philosophy
Guttestreker is an artistic duo consisting of Petter Malterud Grøndahl (b. 1989) and Christoffer Kroge Christensen (b. 1990). The duo was formed in 2015, after a late night drawing session. The two have since received great praise and attention for their unique artworks, already making them a household name in Oslo. While their artistic talent is apparent, neither of the two have a formal art education. However, this is one of Guttestreker’s greatest strength – their approach to art is non-traditional and different. Their methods and creative process is what they call Illustrated Philosophy, drawing on real-life challenges and mythology.
Guttestreker is inspired by society and the sciences. Each of their artworks is based on historical events, explorations, modern issues and academic literature. Through depicting famine, exploitation and religion, they wish to engage the spectator and make them deliberate on global challenges. Their art contains smaller details as part of the broader works, all of which point towards a particular theme. The dystopian topic is often contrasted with humoristic figures and a vibrant colour palette. This makes the works more exciting and accessible to the general public, with the ultimate aim of getting the message across.
Previously they have been commissioned projects by Oslo Fashion Week, Mercedes, Redbull and Microsoft Norway, just to name a few.
A few selected artworks
Cargo cult
Read about the piece here.
The People’s Pandemic:
Read about the piece here.
An Atlantic Adventure:
Read about the piece here.
Learn more about Guttestreker and purchase their artworks on their website.
Check out our previous featured artists here.
