NL/86 - Ulvsnesøy, Bruvik, Norway

NL/86 - Ulvsnesøy, Bruvik, Norway
€44.00

When ordering a Classic Matte Paper or Classic Semi-Glossy Paper Wooden Framed Poster, you can choose from four frame colors: White, Natural, Dark, or Black.

When ordering a Wooden Framed Canvas print, you can choose from three frame colors: Natural, Dark, or Black.

When ordering a canvas print (not framed), you can choose how the edges (borders) are finished. White Wrap: the sides of the canvas remain white. Mirror Wrap: the last 2 cm on each edge of the image are mirrored and printed on the sides of the canvas.

'Landscape & Local Story'

 

Ulvsnesøy 📍, near Bruvik on Osterøy island in Western Norway, is a small yet striking place surrounded by the deep blue waters of the fjord. The island is dotted with patches of forest and rocky terrain, with views that open toward steep mountains and scattered villages along the shoreline. Once used as farmland and later as a site for institutions, Ulvsnesøy carries a layered history that makes it more than just a quiet spot in the fjord, it is a reminder of Norway’s blend of nature, tradition, and human resilience.

'...A well-known anecdote about Ulvsnesøy comes from its time as a reformatory for boys. Isolated by water, the island seemed impossible to leave, yet stories tell of daring escape attempts. One of the most memorable involved a boy who tied empty barrels together in hopes of floating across the fjord. Though the plan failed and he was quickly discovered, the tale lives on as a symbol of youthful determination and the challenges of life on this secluded island...'