Altar 2025
Installation view from Utstein Abbey
Altar is part of the conversation and sculpture series Samson
Photography: Erik Sæter Jørgensen

ANNA IHLE

Artist based in Sravanger, Norway
Documentation of works: https://www.instagram.com/anna_ihle_/
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Anna Ihle explores the norms and narratives that shape how people organize their lives, particularly through work ideals, wellness routines, and parenthood. These structures, and the representations used to justify personal and professional choices, are central to her practice. Her work often takes the form of installations or sculptures that incorporate everyday references, with or without video and sound. For over a decade, she has investigated questions related to contemporary work culture and work motivation. A recurring theme is how individuals in the Nordic countries relate to their Protestant heritage in parallel with an American start-up mentality, TED Talk aesthetics, and a self-help mindset. Her practice is informed by feminist and conceptual approaches, with both conversation and conventional research playing important roles. Humor is frequently present, shaping both the process and the final outcome.