Introducing Artica’s first resident of 2022 - Vibeke Koehler

Photo: Jens Kristian Nilsen

Joining us this month is the Bergen based writer Vibeke Koehler. Her debut novel Tankespinneren (The Mindspinner) was published in April 2021 and was chosen to be promoted for publishing abroad by NORLA even before it was released.

Vibeke's work as a writer and as the manager of a nationwide network of grassroots initiatives in Norway, is strongly inspired by the ecosophy of Arne Næss. Joy of life and a connectedness to the innate value of nature, including humans, is at the core of her devotion to storytelling and aspiring metamorphosis of individuals and systems.

With a diverse background in theatre studies, Arabic language and literature, communications and sustainability, Vibeke likes to explore unexpected synergies and the crossovers of different fields and motives.

Vibeke has been nominated by our key partner Norsk Pen. To keep up to date on all our residents make sure to follow us on social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) and check our news page regularly.