Roy Blohm 1922-2008

This painting was done during World War Two.

My aunt once explained that at that time,

the slopes from Gruenerloekka towards Akerselven

were used for growing potatoes.

When summer comes, I should probably go for a walk

along that river and see if I can find this place.

For me, this painting is my grandmother, in her hat,

walking at Olav Ryes Plass at Gruenerloekka in Oslo,

close to her home.

For Roy Blohm it included three themes you find in

many of his painting: old people, children and dogs.

Children and dogs.