Martine Aadne Gulliksen (b.1991, Porsgrunn) is a master’s student at the Oslo National Academy of the Arts, specialising in lithography and drawing with a focus on abstract expressions. Her work explores fluid drawing techniques and the interaction of earth, fire, air, and water within the creative process, inviting contemplation on the connections between micro- and macrocosms. She has previously studied history of philosophy and is a qualified teacher from the University of South-Eastern Norway, specialising in visual art and design, along with practical pedagogical training. Aadne Gulliksen also has several years of experience teaching media and art subjects in secondary school.