Eva Fidjeland

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Tell us of your likes and dislikes. Music? Tv/Movies? Books? What do you like to do in your spare time?: I am an artist, poet, photographer, dancer, animal welfare activist...
Are you currently living what may be considered an alternative lifestyle? For example, are you a traveling artist, practicing a non-mainstream spirituality, or part of a BDFSM lifestyle?: I am living a very alternative life as an artist in Orrefors Stationhouse, together with my three cats. During my childhood I lived in Iran, Afghanistan, Lebanon...I lead a very spiritual life communicating with trees and cats, especially. I am a passionate animal welfare activist.
What does the older knowledge of legend, myth, lore, story, tale, wisdoms mean to you?: Mythology and archetypes are the base of my artwork.
Do you belong to any organizations; re-enactment based (i.e. households, tribes, clans), spiritual based (i.e. covens, orders, or other pagan groups) or other? If so which ones and where?: I am a member of the Swedish Artists´ National Organization. I have also joined the belly dancers at tribe.net. I bellydance regularly with a group in my county.
If not of the older life styles, how tolerant are you ?: Having grown up in many different cultures I have quickly understood how enriching it is to constantly wander beyond familiar horizons...
Have you ever been to a Renaissance Faire or Medieval Fest? If so, which did you prefer? If not, which would you rather attend? Would you rather be a participant or spectator? Please relate to us your experience!: I play the harpsichord in a 15th Century music ensemble. My favorite composers are John Dowland and Henry Purcell. I am very fond of the Renaissance arts and equally attracted by Medieval history.
Do you have any artistry, crafting, and trade… what do you create, Please share your talents with us.: I do stained glass windows, a craft I learned in the artists´ village Ein Hod in Israel. I have reconstructed glass parts for the Vasa Ship/Vasa Museum of Stockholm.
What is the best way to contact you if your talents are skills are desired?: e-mail
Please answer all questions honestly and openly so staff and members can get to know you. Approval of your application will be based upon your answers. Any thing else you would like to tell people?: Some links:
http://EvaFidjeland.n.nu
http://swedish-glassart.crevado.com
http://squidoo.com/eva-fidjeland-artist-poet

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Patricia Shettle

Jul 18, 2012
PerseH ~Staff Wrangler~

Jul 18, 2012
Eva Fidjeland

Eva Fidjeland - Versatile Artist with Perfect Earthly Style

What makes Swedish artist Eva Fidjeland so unique is her ability to create pieces of art using natural, earthly tones while maintaining a commitment to photography, digital art, and traditional visual art. Eva Fidjeland has the ability to see the elements of the world as they are, including the beauty that is nature and animal life, and recreate them in the form of art that has cultural relevance to audiences across the world. Her cultural pieces would fit seamlessly in any gallery or museum in any part of the world.

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Quote from article written by Dominic Richardson, writer/editor at Art Bracket LLC

http://artbracket.com/profiles/blogs/eva-fidjeland-versatile-artist...

Aug 1, 2012