Born 1987 – Living in Bodø Mari Pedersen is dedicated to creating unique Nordic contemporary works that challenge the boundaries of hyperrealistic colored pencil art. She started drawing realistically at an early age, and has developed her style into large-scale hyperrealism with colored pencils as her primary medium. Her works combine technical precision with strong emotional expression, and each piece is crafted with great attention to detail. The subjects often feature colorful pop art elements and surreal touches, with a psychological depth that reflects her background in psychiatric nursing. Through her art, she visualizes anatomy, emotions, wordplay, and paradoxes. With education in various creative fields and membership in Tegnerforbundet and Norske Billedkunstnere, she has built a solid platform as an artist.