Bryllupsnatt

Bryllupsnatt i Geiranger is a tribute to yin—the feminine energy that shapes who I am.

For much of my life, I struggled with self-worth. I could not see my own value.

More than anyone, it is my children who have shown me that my nurturing, sensitive nature is not only valid—it is essential.

Through them, I have come to understand that my existence matters.

We have all heard the sayings:

“Your worth is not measured by what you do, it is who you are,” and

“Define success on your own terms.”

I could apply those words to others, but not to myself. Even when I tried, I still felt I was not enough.

It took time, setbacks, and deep reflection before I made any headway at all.

The realization came to me in layers. It could be why Bryllupsnatt became a two-phase painting—I was still arriving at that truth while it was coming to life.

My value cannot be seen. It is felt.