Early Life and Artistic Training Nils Erik Gjerdevik entered the world in Oslo, Norway, on August 7, 1962. His early years in Norway provided the foundation for a life that would eventually find its center in the creative circles of Denmark. He moved through his formative years with a growing interest in the visual arts, seeking out the discipline required to master his craft. This pursuit led him to the halls of H.C. Høiers malerskol…