Nordic Portraits – Details, episodes & analysis

Sara-Vide Ericson is a visual artist, whose work is often characterised by large figurative oil paintings inspired by her immediate environment and the vast landscape of her native region of northern Sweden.  Noted for her innovative use of material combined with a highly technical approach, Sara-Vide’s work often blurs the line between realism and expression.  Having exhibited extensively across the globe, her work has since been acquired by such prestigious institutions as The Museum of Modern Art Stockholm and Pizzuti Collection in the United States.

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Casper Christensen is an actor, comedian, filmmaker and writer as well as the creative mind behind such Danish comedy mega hits as Tæskeholdet, Langt Fra Las Vegas, Mandrillen and Klovn.  The latter of which ran for 9 seasons and spawned three box-office topping feature films.  Casper has also found success in Hollywood, writing a number of screenplays with fellow comedian, Sacha Baron Cohen as well as recently making his US feature film directorial debut. 

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Lærke Bagger is an internationally renowned knitwear designer and best-selling author.  Known for challenging the traditional approach with her bold use of yarn offcuts, beads and array of colours, Lærke’s pieces are some of the most sought after within the world of women’s fashion.  At the same time, she continues to introduce new patterns to her rapidly growing army of followers as a way of encouraging individuals of all levels of experience and proficiency to pursue knitting.   

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www.laerkebagger.com

Mikael Bertelsen is a TV and Radio personality, former commissioning editor and media entrepreneur who has played a significant role in shaping the Danish media and entertainment landscape over the past two decades.  As the man behind a string of successful DR comedy series such as Drengene Fra Angora, Dolph and Wulff and Jul på Vesterbro, Mikael was also host of the iconic Den 11. Time (The 11th Hour)  late night program and more recently the in depth interview series Det Sidste Ord  (The Last Word).  

Mikael Bertelsen is a TV and Radio personality, former commissioning editor and media entrepreneur who has played a significant role in shaping the Danish media and entertainment landscape over the past two decades.  As the man behind a string of successful DR comedy series such as Drengene Fra Angora, Dolph and Wulff and Jul på Vesterbro, Mikael was also host of the iconic Den 11. Time (The 11th Hour)  late night program and more recently the in depth interview series Det Sidste Ord  (The Last Word).  

SØS Gunver Ryberg is a multi award-winning composer, producer, sound artist and live performer.  Known for her intense and genre-defying electronic recorded works and concerts SØS is involved in compositional and soundtrack work for video games, films and international theatre & philharmonics as well as dance productions and installations.  She is the recipient of the prestigious Carl Nielsen Honorary Award and a BAFTA nominee.

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www.sosgunverryberg.com 

Lone Frank is an award-winning author, scientist and journalist, who has over the past 30 years, established herself as a leading voice within the field of neurobiology, scientific technology and ethics.  Her very personal relationship to scientific research was laid bare in Pernille Rose Grønkjær’s 2014 documentary ‘Genetic Me’ and Lone continues to explore this rich subject matter through her regular appearances on  television and radio programs as well her feature articles in Weekendavisen.

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www.lonefrank.dk

José González is a Swedish singer-songwriter who rose to international prominence in 2003 with his debut album Veneer.  Known traditionally for his stripped down blend of classical and folk guitar with poetic lyrics and distinctive melodies - he’s also no stranger to collaboration, be it with his band Junip, orchestral arrangements or soundtrack collaborations such as Ben Stiller’s The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.  José is also currently gracing the screens of cinemas worldwide as the subject of Mikel Cee Karlsson’s latest documentary ‘A Tiger In Paradise’.

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www.jose-gonzalez.com

John Kørner is an internationally renowned visual artist, primarily working with painting, installation, ceramics and glass.  Noted for his distinct use of colour and unique depiction of characters, his work often deals with contemporary issues that invite the viewer to reflect on political, social and existential questions.  In 2000, just two years after graduating from the Royal Danish Art academy, John received the prestigious Carnegie Art Award and his work has subsequently been acquired by ARoS Museum of Modern Art,  Moderna Museet, Stockholm and the Tate, London; among others. 

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www.johnkorner.com 

Jeannette Ehlers is a Copenhagen-based artist of Danish and Trinidadian descent who works primarily with photography, video, installation, sculpture, and performance. Her practice often makes use of self-representation and image manipulation to explore themes relating to identity, ethnicity and history - namely Denmark’s colonial impact in the Caribbean and participation in the Transatlantic Slave Trade.   Her work has been exhibited extensively both in Denmark and abroad, including most recently, shows at MCA in Chicago and Le Centre Pompidou in Paris.  

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www.jeannetteehlers.com