Mari Pedersen is a Scandinavian artist based in Bodø, known for her hyperrealistic drawings made with colored pencils. Her artwork is characterized by great technical skill and detailed execution, which gives an illusion of reality. Pedersen explores complex themes, particularly related to mental health, and her work includes elements from both Nordic culture and pop art.
Pedersen has an education in creative subjects and experience from psychiatric nursing, which affects her artistic expression. She visualizes human anatomy, emotions and paradoxes in her works, and invites the viewer to reflect on deep emotional and social themes. She is a member of both Tegnerforbundet and Norske Bildkunstnere, which underlines her involvement in the art community.