ARTIST BIOGRAPHY
Bradley Long (b. 1965, England) is a drawing artist and printmaker based in Oslo, Norway. His immersive monochrome landscapes traverse macro and micro terrains, blurring perceptions of the seen and imagined. The raw and enduring qualities of nature are explored through ink, graphite, charcoal, and woodcut. 

The physical qualities of the land inform his interest in the tactile qualities of drawing and printmaking materials, and in the way images emerge through processes of unpredictability and control. Through this engagement with the elemental in the landscape, Long’s work reflects the idea that we do not simply inhabit nature — we are nature.

Long’s practice is rooted in the wildness and beauty of Norway, from its majestic mountains and fjords to tranquil lakes and ancient forests. The interplay of contrast and complementarity within nature is expressed through light and shade, gesture and pattern. His images interweave sensory experience and inner responses, combining natural forms with cultural myths. His works function not only as depictions of place, but as spaces for reflection, engaging with themes of emergence, transition, and renewal.

Bradley Long holds a BA (Hons) in Fine Art from the University for the Creative Arts, Farnham, as well as two master’s degrees in other fields. In Oslo, he initiated and directed Long Space Gallery, an initiative supporting emerging artists, and has worked as an art and design consultant for the Norwegian singer-songwriter Maria Solheim. After many years of developing his artistic practice alongside other professional commitments, he has focused fully on his art since 2022. Recent projects include a printmaking residency and solo exhibition at Nordstrand Kulturarena, and the site-responsive installation Life Force: In Search of Meaning at Hauketo-Prinsdal Church, Oslo. His works are also held in private collections. He is currently developing a new series titled Beginnings and will commence a six-month printmaking residency at Norske Grafikeres Verksted in December 2026.

PERSONAL DETAILS
Born 1965, London, UK
Lives and works in Oslo, Norway

ART EDUCATION
1991—1992
BA (Hons) Fine Art
The University for Creative Arts (formerly West Surrey College of Art & Design), Surrey, UK

1985—1987
BA (Hons) Fine Art Studies
Trent University, Nottingham, UK

1984—1985
Foundation in Art & Design
Kingston University, Kingston-upon-Thames, UK

RESIDENCIES
2026—2027 (forthcoming)
Printmaking Residency
Norske Grafikeres Verksted, Oslo, Norway

2024—2025
Printmaking Residency
Nordstrand Kulturarena, Oslo, Norway

SOLO EXHIBITIONS / INSTALLATIONS
2026
Life Force: In Search of Meaning
Site-responsive installation featuring drawing and print works, Hauketo–Prinsdal Church, Oslo, Norway

2025
Life Force: In Search of Meaning
Residency solo exhibition, Kulturarena Nordstrand, Oslo, Norway