A total of 267 photographs depicts more than 100 Norwegian families over several generations. The pictures are from private photo albums and were selected by the artist herself. Placed on the wall as a collage, the pictures tell a story of various unknown people’s lives.
They describe the cycle of life – from birth to death – expanding into thematical areas. The pictures ‘reveal’ how the portrayed people perceive themselves, and are unique and universal at the same time. They extend beyond the present moment, becoming a pciture of contemporary Norway, but are also an exploration of the way people in recent history perceive themselves.