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Cityscapes/Bybilder

The citys social reality resulted in the following works. Inspired by my meeting with Paris, my early years in Bislett, Oslo and a contrast to the flowerfields. This is another side of the human pain and the struggle for existence. Older works from the 80’s.

Byens sosiale virkelighet resulterte i følgende bilder. Inspirert av møte med Paris, fra min barndom og ungdoms tid på Bislett og en kontrast til blomterengen. En annen side av den menneskelige smerte og kamp for tilværelsen. Arbeidene er fra 80-tallet.

Below the bridges I by Arne Paus
Under the Bridges I / Under broene I av Arne Paus
Below the bridges II by Arne Paus
Under the bridges II / Under broene II av Arne Paus
Reconciliation by Arne Paus
Reconciliation / Forsoning av Arne Paus

«Reconciliation» is also available as lithography. After an argument with her father, the daugther ran out of the house and went downtown. To be reconciled must both of them admit something. The father drives around looking for her, and when he finds her, they both acknowledge their mistake and inadequacy. This being the foundation for all reconciliation.

«Forsoning» finnes også som litografi. Etter en krangel med sin far har datteren løpt ut i byen. For at forsoningen skal finne sted må begge innrømme noe. Faren kjører rundt for å lete etter henne og når han finner henne, erkjenner de begge sin feil og utilstrekkelighet.  Dette er grunnlaget for all forsoning.

The Mountaineers by Arne Paus
Mountainclimbers / Tindebestigerne av Arne Paus

To be without a home, a house, a place to rest. To watch others come home – to their families, to the comfort of a warm meal and a warm bed. To imagine yourself reaching such comfort, can seem as impossible as reaching the summit of Mount Everest. For some.