The artwork “two sides to the story” is a thought-provoking exploration of conflicting perspectives on a social theme. Through two sides that meet in the middle, the work invites the viewer to reflect on the complexity of our reality. One side is characterized by bright colors and optimism, illustrating hope, cooperation and positive solutions. Here are images of community, joy and growth. The other side is darker, with darker motifs and fragmented shapes that represent conflict, resistance and challenges. This area conveys feelings of anxiety, isolation and disagreement, and focuses on the problems that are often overlooked. The work stands as a reminder that the truth is rarely black and white, but always nuanced. The artwork “two sides to the story” is a thought-provoking exploration of conflicting perspectives on a social theme. Through two sides that meet in the middle, the work invites the viewer to reflect on the complexity of our reality. One side is characterized by bright colors and optimism, illustrating hope, cooperation and positive solutions. Here are images of community, joy and growth.
The other side is darker, with darker motifs and fragmented shapes representing conflict, resistance and challenge. This area conveys feelings of anxiety, isolation and disagreement, and focuses on the issues that are often overlooked. The work stands as a reminder that truth is rarely black and white, but always nuanced.

Thomas Bliss, a multidisciplinary artist based in Oslo Norway. During the last few years, Bliss has had several successful solo exhibitions, alongside a number of group exhibitions, including in Paris and Madrid.

His work is stylized by pinkish characters, their naive and crooked figures and forms come directly from the canvas, interacting with various figurative elements amid violent and controlled brushstrokes.

Bliss won the "Dream Scholarship" as early as the summer of 2020 and had two solo exhibitions at Blankbox titled "Autopsy" and "Certification of Authenticity" before being accepted into art school.

Why is Thomas Blix interesting?

Thomas Bliss is a blank slate for most people, where we see potential and drive in Bliss's work. His works have clear references to relevant themes of the time and possess a unique expression.