Nils Aksnes

Nils Aksnes is an artist and designer working with light and sound. He uses analogue pinhole cameras and other simple tools for close study of the coastal landscape around his studio/workshop in mid-Argyll. His work explores environmental change and draws on found objects and natural materials.

Although they are very simple devices, pinhole cameras are capable of creating beautifully complex images. Nils plays with this simplicity and combines movement, masks and multiple exposures to construct multi-layered images.

For Nils' freelance community engagement work (in collaboration with designer Keira Anderson) see: Make+Do studio.

For Nils' 3D printed pinhole cameras see: Finite Industries.

Nils grew up in Argyll and formed strong connections to coastal and woodland landscapes which continue to influence his creative work. With these connections came a keen awareness of environmental issues, in particular marine plastic pollution.

Having returned to live in Argyll in 2018 after studying and working in Glasgow, Nils set up a studio and workshop in mid-Argyll between temperate rainforest and rugged coast. His work has been exhibited across the UK and in Spain, Germany and the USA.

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My images are available as giclée prints on photo rag paper. Prints can be shipped globally. For prices and dimensions or to buy prints please contact me.

@nils_aksnes