Mario de la Ossa (1994)
I have been using my art to examine theories and stories containing traces of the darker sides of human behavior. For centuries we have tried to both explain and suppress urges, needs and our own human nature through the supernatural aspects of religion and storytelling. In my work I use the worlds of mythology and old literature to dive deep into the exploration of the waters that is our behavior. I’m curious by nature and often get inspiration from the strangest places.
I’ve grown up in Norway amongst ice bears and trolls in an introverted busy society. At the same time, I was born in Costa Rica by the palm trees and the white sand beaches; a country that doesn't have a failsafe system for everyone. Ever since I can remember I’ve simultaneously been on neither and both sides in this cultural polar opposite. A lookout spot that has drawn me into exploring how we conform to the closest available set of norms, laws and other ways of going about our daily lives.
I’m a big believer in keeping a steady pace, working hard and staying consistent. As I get further into the research, I start to see connections and similarities in my interests; I see the red thread stretching across the wall. I enjoy the whole process from the weird word manifesting itself in your thoughts all the way to the physical objects I wish the project to become. Whether it takes on the shape of a book, pamphlet, print or an installation.
Education
2021 - 2024 BFA, Academy of Fine Arts, Bergen
2019 - 2021 Photography, Bilder Nordic, Oslo
2019 - 2020 Photo Assistent, Ole Martin Halvorsen, Oslo
2012 Certificate of apprenticeship, Electrician, Kvadraturen skolesenter, Kristiansand
Prizes
2021 Langt fra - Hjemme, 1st place newcomer, Norwegian photo of the year
Group Exhibitions
2021 Nordic Light Festival of Photography, Kristiansund, NO (Upcoming)
2021 Håp, Fotografiens hus, Oslo, NO
2021 Norwegian photo of the year, Galleri Oslo, Oslo, NO
2019-2020 I samme båt, Bruket, Oslo, NO
Books and publications
2021 The Royal Photographic Society
2021 Bergtagen, selfpublished
2021 Norwegian photo of the year 2020
2021 Boy with luv, ohyouprettyhingsmagazine
2021 Til verdens ende, Kontakt
Presentations
2021 Artist talk, Oslo Kamera Klubb
2021 Artist talks, with Marte Gundersen, for different colleges
2021 Artist talk, Open day, Bilder Nordic
Mario de la Ossa (1994)
I have been using my art to examine theories and stories containing traces of the darker sides of human behavior. For centuries we have tried to both explain and suppress urges, needs and our own human nature through the supernatural aspects of religion and storytelling. In my work I use the worlds of mythology and old literature to dive deep into the exploration of the waters that is our behavior. I’m curious by nature and often get inspiration from the strangest places.
I’ve grown up in Norway amongst ice bears and trolls in an introverted busy society. At the same time, I was born in Costa Rica by the palm trees and the white sand beaches; a country that doesn't have a failsafe system for everyone. Ever since I can remember I’ve simultaneously been on neither and both sides in this cultural polar opposite. A lookout spot that has drawn me into exploring how we conform to the closest available set of norms, laws and other ways of going about our daily lives.
I’m a big believer in keeping a steady pace, working hard and staying consistent. As I get further into the research, I start to see connections and similarities in my interests; I see the red thread stretching across the wall. I enjoy the whole process from the weird word manifesting itself in your thoughts all the way to the physical objects I wish the project to become. Whether it takes on the shape of a book, pamphlet, print or an installation.
Education
2021 - 2024 BFA, Academy of Fine Arts, Bergen
2019 - 2021 Photography, Bilder Nordic, Oslo
2019 - 2020 Photo Assistent, Ole Martin Halvorsen, Oslo
2012 Certificate of apprenticeship, Electrician, Kvadraturen skolesenter, Kristiansand
Prizes
2021 Langt fra - Hjemme, 1st place newcomer, Norwegian photo of the year
Group Exhibitions
2021 Nordic Light Festival of Photography, Kristiansund, NO (Upcoming)
2021 Håp, Fotografiens hus, Oslo, NO
2021 Norwegian photo of the year, Galleri Oslo, Oslo, NO
2019-2020 I samme båt, Bruket, Oslo, NO
Books and publications
2021 The Royal Photographic Society
2021 Bergtagen, selfpublished
2021 Norwegian photo of the year 2020
2021 Boy with luv, ohyouprettyhingsmagazine
2021 Til verdens ende, Kontakt
Presentations
2021 Artist talk, Oslo Kamera Klubb
2021 Artist talks, with Marte Gundersen, for different colleges
2021 Artist talk, Open day, Bilder Nordic