Brother sister

The story of Edvard and Bergit Bjelland who grew up with their parents and siblings on a small farm in a remote part of Norway. Høyland explores the different dreams and needs that the brother and sister sought to fulfill, whilst award winning Norwegian novelist and poet, Gaute Heivoll provides a short fictional piece inspired by the images.

Norwegian photographer, Elin Hoyland’s first book The Brothers (2011) was widely acclaimed and led to many exhibitions of the work throughout Europe, The United States and China. Lensculture described the work as magical and charming’ and The Huffington Post called it a stunning reminder of what’s truly important in life.’ Hoyland has freelanced for several major newspapers including The Guardian and is currently staff photographer for the Norwegian Business Daily.

Gaute Heivoll: Award winning Norwegian novelist and poet, Gaute Heivoll, provides a short fictional piece inspired by the images.