TJ

TJ

Art That Carries Stories

Between myth and reality

Original works, illustrations, and collectibles by artist Therese Johannessen.

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BACK AGAIN

Art that remembers.
Stories that live on.

What happens when heritage, mythology and folklore coexist with our own time? When old stories don't just belong to the past, but continue to evolve with us?

Art springs from this question. Not to recreate the past, but to explore how it might have continued.

Heritage, mythology and the contemporary are interwoven in new narratives. The details are never random – they bring to life worlds that could have existed.

~ Therese
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Drawing of a woman in green and white dress in dark water hanging framed on dark wall

selected works

Utforsk kunstverk i detaljer

Man with glory ornament reaching out to a hand
Side portrait of woman with freckles
Portrait of lady in dress with horns on head

AN APPROACH

Three thoughts behind the art

Stories in new forms

Myths, legends, and heritage live on through new stories and new expressions.

The smallest details mean the most

Light, textures, and small elements are not ornamentation. They are part of the narrative, and reward those who linger a little longer.

The past is not finished

The art explores what old beliefs might have looked like if they had never stopped being part of everyday life.

current

Projects under development

Sámi cultural heritage

Sámi colouring book (coming soon)

An illustration project inspired by Sami culture, nature, and mythology. The aim is to create a colouring book that sparks curiosity and conveys Sami cultural heritage through creative exploration.

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Collectables

ACEO collection (coming soon)

A growing series of popular original ACEO (Art Cards, Editions and Originals) works, where each motif explores mythology, folklore, and storytelling in a small format. Small works with space for big stories.

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Children's book

"Sam Travels to the World of Souls"

We follow six-year-old Sam as he suddenly loses his father, and his journey through death seen from a spiritual perspective. The book is being re-released in all Nordic languages and English at Bokmässan Gothenburg in September 2026, in collaboration with author Thomas Liljevold and Nova Forlag.

Read about the book

from the studio

Articles on art, mythology and cultural heritage

Explore articles on artistic life, realistic paintings, mythology, cultural heritage, and the projects being developed in the studio.