About

Bleken is celebrated for his diverse range of media but is best known for his paintings and charcoal drawings, which present both detailed compositions and abstract simplicity. His breakthrough as an artist came in 1971 with a series of charcoal drawings called "Fragmenter av et diktatur" (Fragments of a Dictatorship). His approach to charcoal drawing was seen as innovative and exciting.

Today, his charcoal drawings are considered some of his most striking and powerful works. The media allows him to create deep contrasts and a wide range of tonal values, which he uses to great …