Background: Hailing from the west coast of Denmark, I grew up in a culture where reading was esteemed, yet the idea of making a living as a writer seemed ludicrous. This belief, coupled with the pursuit of prestige and financial success in management and consulting roles, delayed my entry into the writing profession. The turning point arrived when an irresistible urge to write and reconnect with my humanities background emerged. This marked the genesis of a career shift, guided by a genuine passion for history and storytelling.

Artistic pursuits: Simultaneously, I ardently cultivated my skills as a watercolor artist, illustrating each volume of my Nordic tales series. This dual artistic endeavor allows me to intertwine the realms of literature and visual arts.

My artistic journey is an evolving fusion of literature and watercolor artistry, a testament to the enduring power of storytelling and visual expression..

For an overview of my full work portfolio click here

RECENT ARTISTIC PROJECTS - see below

RESIDENCIES

Nov 2023 Old School Art House, Hrisey, Iceland

April 2023 Internationale Haus Sonnenberg, Germany

Jan-Feb 2023 AIR Frosterus Kärsämäki, Finland

Sept 2022 Post & Tull Huset Eckerö, Åland

July 2022 Ricklundgården Saxnäs, Sweden

April 2022 Nudelfabrik Zeitz, Germany

Feb 2022 Jeckels Hotel Gl. Skagen, Denmark

Dec 2021 Kunstnerhuset i Lofoten Svolvær, Norway

Aug 2021 Frida Hansens Hus Stavanger, Norway

May-June 2021, Gøtugjógv, Faroe Islands

Feb 2021 Svanekegården Bornholm

EDUCATION Master of Arts in History and Nordic Language and Culture (Cand. mag.), University of Southern Denmark, 1996

LANGUAGES

English: fluent

German: read and speak moderately well

Danish: mother tongue

Swedish and Norwegian: understand and read very well

SOCIAL MEDIA:web: www.unnahvid.dk

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unnahvid/

MY CAREER BEFORE I BECAME AN ARTIST:

2010 - 2017 Independent business owner, IHL - Inhouse Learning. I ran a consultancy company specializing in leadership and learning.

2005 - 2010 Senior Management Consultant, A.P. Moller Maersk. Development of learning activities and teaching material as well as teaching in Denmark and abroad.