range of new jams with reduced sugar content. I’m a fan of good
things to put on toast so this job suited me well, plus it was a
good opportunity to refresh my Norwegian on the phone. u SB
What would be your dream commission? Steinar: The answer
is in your question, dreams. I have already illustrated a series of
dream books together with Lynne and would now be thrilled to
do one in a Gothic style depicting the darker side of dreams. u
SB Who are your art heroes? Steinar: Surrealism was an early
influence, particularly the work by Dali and Magritte. Then the
photorealist movement made quite an impression, especially
John Salt who did some stunning paintings of American cars.
u SB Who are your illustration heroes? Steinar: The first
illustrators that inspired me were Maxfield Parrish , Roger Dean
and Chris Foss. u SB If you could travel back in time, who would
be the one person you would want to meet? Steinar: Emanuel
Swedenborg (1688 - 1772), a Swedish scientist and visionary
who could travel beyond the body to the next world.
Steinar Lund’s Favourites
Art Equipment/Tool Wacom pad
Gallery The Photographers’ Gallery, London
Café G