Ragnar’s woodcarving by category
Browse the collection by subject and form. Ragnar Nysæther’s woodcarving portrays animals, people, hunting life and forestry history. Choose a category to see its works, or open the complete gallery to search across subjects.
Figures
Animals, birds and people carved in wood. From a tiny wren to large bear figures, with an eye for body language and movement.
Groups
Small stories in wood. Several figures brought together in scenes of hunting, work or everyday life.
Reliefs
Subjects emerging from a flat background. Reliefs can hang on a wall and offer room for both portraits and stories.
Busts
Portraits in wood inspired by the human face and individual character.
Nudes
The human body as a sculptural subject. Here, Adam and Eve are portrayed in wood.
Statues
People and characters on a larger scale, made for places with a story to tell.
Sculptures
Three-dimensional works highlighting the grain of the wood and the character of the subject.
Scale models
Working life and local history in miniature. The logging and log-driving models were made for the Norwegian Forestry Museum’s site at Sørlistøa by Lake Osensjøen.
Figureheads
Expressive figures reaching out into space. The bear for the officers’ mess at Setermoen was delivered in autumn 2010.
Awards
Woodcarving that honours achievement. The collection includes Vidar Sandbeck’s cultural award, Kodak’s cinematography award and prizes for Norsk Sau og Geit.
Corporate gifts
A gift connected to its recipient. Work, interests and character can inspire a personal subject.
Personal gifts
A fishing trip, a beloved animal or a portrait. Personal subjects give gifts a story of their own.
Commissions for public and private spaces
Works for churches, public buildings, parks and private spaces. Examples include the nativity scene in Åmot Church in Rena and the bear in the officers’ mess at Setermoen.
Coats of arms
Coats of arms and emblems can be carved in wood, with figures and symbols expressing local or personal identity.