Born 1986 – lives in Bergen Axel Vindenes is a Norwegian visual artist who works with expressive and colorful oil paintings. He draws inspiration from everyday life, urban spaces, and nature, recreating moods and moments with bold brushstrokes and an intuitive approach to form and color. His works are characterized by spontaneity and playfulness, inviting the viewer to feel rather than interpret. Vindenes' artistry challenges the pretentious and seeks to make art open and accessible – a visual exploration of sensuality, freedom, and the imperfect. In addition to painting, he is also known as the vocalist and frontman of the Bergen-based band Kakkmaddafakka – a creative force that is expressed in both art forms.