Peik Elias

Peik Elias explores the intersubjective and transcendent, weaving fragmented narratives and allusions to both historical eras and contemporary myths throughout his work. His visual language serves as a mirror to life's contrasts: the weighty and the ethereal, the tragic and the comic.

Central to Peik’s process is the utilization of tacit knowledge. Rather than imposing meaning onto the artwork, he allows the pieces to unfold through interchange. He emphasizes the primacy of imagery, positing that prior to language, it was through symbols that humanity communicated, echoing the foundational role of visual language in shaping our earliest perceptions and dialogues. Through imagery, we tap into the depths of the subconscious, evoking visceral emotions and insights.

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His point of departure is that logic can’t fully grasp being, and that visual language stimulates reflection inaccessible to words alone. While modern science may explain the physical aspects of human existence, art delves into the intangible aspects of human experience. He invites viewers to engage with his pieces, prompting encounters with art as transformative acts of co-creation, where the viewer contributes to the formulation of meaning.

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Peik's artistic journey has led him to exhibit in galleries, art houses, public libraries, and theaters across Europe. He holds a master’s degree in Fine Art from Trondheim Academy of Fine Art, coupled with a master degree in design from The Oslo School of Architecture and the University of Applied Arts in Vienna, complemented by a bachelor’s degree in philosophy. Having resided and worked in Greece, Italy, Germany, Austria, Denmark, and the rugged landscapes of northern Norway, his practice is imbued with the rich tapestry of cultural influences and experiences.