Are Mokkelbost

One of my most favourite people on this planet of ours, is norwegian artist Are Mokkelbost. Not only is his work intelligent, beautiful, weird, sofisticated (at times even simple) and versatile as hell, but to me deeply original in soo many ways, that i cannot help being anything but blown away by all his wonderful directions.

His work spans from mostly graphics, collages, prints, music, sound, and beyond. Musically his engagement stretches from his own private project "Single Unit" (jester records/synesthetic), the electronic trio "Arm" with Alexander Rishaug and Arne Borgan, to "KILLL" which he founded together with his brother Erlend Mokkelbost (whom also played in posthardcore band Jr Ewing), Martin Horntveth of Jaga Jazzist and Espen Hangaard. Designwise his excellence range from a wide span of styles and situations. Amongst these, album artwork for fellow countrymen Jaga Jazzist 4th album The Stix (2002).

Jaga Jazzist - The Stix


While stylish simplicity and calm aesthetics works for Jaga Jazzist, Mokkelbosts own "Single Unit" project radiates glorius technocracy. His Family Of Forces (2001) album is to me probably one of the most interesting and important pieces of art in human audio-technological history. Both artwork and "music" is by Are Mokkelbost.



Listen a couple of tracks from the album. (Can be downloaded in high quality for free over at Are's own website - B-O-R-G.org). You will even be able to find some good quality Single Unit live videos there too.




Yes, already by now you should be able to agree that he might be worth investigating for your own personal benefit. I definently recommend you to check out every little nook of his site. There is soooo much to see and so much to take in and admire. May it be him teaching the young ones the true ways of noise music, showing of installations for his next exhibit or touring with Killl. Hell.... visit his site, and follow your ears and eyes.

To topit off, heres some more snapshots from the wonderful world of Mr. Mokkelbost, courtesy of his site B-O-R-G.org).-

First paper collage test, 2001.


Stenersen Museum, Oslo, 2002.Paper collage, acrylic spray, foil and stickers on plywood.


ION - Omni, N0. 05 (2005-2008).