Bjørn Johs. Meidel (1964 – )is a painter born in Bergen, Norway and is described as a classic, figurative painter, who strives to replicate the timeless painting, where craftsmanship and dissemination of the story is the driving force.
Over time he has studied the old masters such as; Rembrand, Caravaggio, Wyeth etc…
The painter began in the late 70s drawing and later had training from among others; Anne Lise Gjøstøl (painter/musican) and Medi Farmani (painter) For many years he has study Odd Nerdrum`s painting techniques.
In the Spring of 2009 he gained entry to Odd Nerdrum, Rødvik Gård in Stavern, where he has been given training by the master himself.
Bjørn Johs Meidel has had exhibition in different galleries both in Norway and in Fremantle/ Australia
He has painted a portrait of Jon Fosse ,author and awarded Nobel Prize in Literature. ( private collection of the author)
He have workshops in landscape/portraitpainting.
At present,his work is found both in public and private collections.
Bjørn Johs.Meidel lives in Os municipality outside Bergen. In addition to painting he also works offshore as a Service Engineer with TechnipFMC.
Contact:
Phone: +47 970 88 592
Instagram : @meidelart
Facebook : Bjørn Johs.Meidel
Snapchat : meidelhansen