Early Life and Influences Born: April 8, 1944, Helsingborg, Sweden Parents: Resistance fighters who fled German-occupied Norway during World War II. Childhood: Marked by parental divorce and a sense of abandonment, which influenced his later themes of isolation and refuge. Education: Attended a Rudolf Steiner school in Oslo, emphasizing spiritual and esoteric practices. Art Academy of Oslo: Studied from 1961-1963 but became disillusioned with modern art trends. Key Influences: Rembrandt, Caravaggio, Titian – heavily influenced his neo-Baroque style and focus on classical techniqu…