A story in three panels: contemplative snippets of rough sketches based on one of my father’s recollection from growing up during World War II in Norway. This particular memory was one he returned to again and again. I’m struck by how the shadow of those wartime experiences lingered long after the war itself had ended….
Tag: Gunnar Thorsen
Evolving portrait of my Norwegian grandfather.
A larger project is in development: arts-based inquiry as a deeper approach to ethnographic methodology. As I process and develop a proof of concept for one component of the larger project – a graphic novel about my stoic Norwegian grandfather, Gunnar Thorsen and the generational effects of his POW experiences in WWII – I need…
The birthday card, 1942.
A family treasure: Birthday card sent to my father in Sarpsborg, Norway, from my grandfather, Gunnar Thorsen, and fellow Norwegian soldiers (in German concentration camp) for my father’s 12th birthday Aug 8, 1942. GUNNAR THORSEN 1897-1970 After graduation from school my Dad decided to join the army. Thereafter he ended up in the…
Grandpa’s card from the concentration camp. #remember
I repost this annually. I feel blessed that our family has this treasure. Birthday card to my dad from my grandpa, Gunnar Thorsen, and fellow Norwegian soldiers (in German concentration camp) Aug 8, 1942. GUNNAR THORSEN 1897-1970 After graduation from school my Dad decided to join the army. Thereafter he ended up in…