unna hvid
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..
artist cv
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.
RECENT ART PROJECTS
Research for - and writing of a tale inspired by the Hrisey nature, history, folklore and people.
Exhibition of watercoulor paintings
Research for - and writing of a tale inspired by the Kärsämäki nature, history, folklore and people. Engagement with local school and art community.
Watercolour painting with local motifs.
