Arne Mæland. born 1950, is a sculptor and a painter living in Os, Norway. Awarded the kings medal of merit in 2017 (kongens fortjeneste medalje). Mæland has had many commissions for public and private institutions like churches and hospitals, as well as for private companies. Arne Mæland expresses himself in naturalistic as well as abstract ways; his pieces varying from small to large scale, all materials mostly bronze and marble. He has had several assignments in Norway and abroad. He works from his own studio in Os, Norway, and Arco Arte in Carrara, Italy. Arne Mæland is also the founder of the International Sculpture Symposium in Os. In 2019 the symposium is arranged for the tenth time.
Exhibitions:
Arne Mæland has participated in well over 30 art exhibitions, separate and collective, in Norway, Sweden, South Korea, Italy, USA, France and Scotland.
Commisions Some examples:
2019 Memorial Turøy -Granite and gold
2018 Haukeland Hospital -Marble
2018 honyury Award David Attenborough -Glass
2018 honoury Award Grieg Seafood. -Glass
2017 Tveit church Alter, glass windows
Church, Askøy municipality The complete art of the church, Altarpiece, glass art windows and more.