Oceans of Hope is a compelling response to this environmental catastrophe, providing a thorough examination of the topic throughout the poetic and...

Oceans of Hope by Tania Winther
Tania Winther

Tania Winther

Tania Winther is an artist, designer, poet, writer, performer, and voice-over actress whose work explores identity, belonging, and the passage of time. Some may know her as The Poetic Designer, a pseudonym that reflects her seamless fusion of creativity across multiple disciplines.

Living in Norway with an Australian accent, she navigates themes of identity and belonging.

Tania has lived and worked across different cultures, shaping a unique perspective that permeates her storytelling. As a third-culture individual, she digs into themes of home, roots, and self-erasure, often blending poetry, prose, and philosophy to create deeply resonant narratives. Her artistic expression extends beyond words, as she also works visually, exploring the intersections of art and design.

She is the host of The Artful Exchange podcast, where she engages in thought-provoking conversations with artists, designers, and creative minds from around the world. Through this platform, she amplifies both emerging and established voices, bridging disciplines and perspectives.

As a voice-over actress, Tania brings stories to life through performance, lending her voice to various projects that range from poetic narrations to commercial work. Her passion for storytelling and communication is evident in every medium she works with.

Beyond her writing and performance, Tania has a keen interest in cultural identity and humor, which is reflected in her upcoming projects. From a poetic exploration of self-sacrifice to a witty travel guide about Trondheim and its people, her work spans both the profound and the playful.

Whether through words, art, voice, or design, Tania Winther continues to challenge boundaries, offering audiences a space for reflection, connection, and inspiration.

www.atelierwinther.no

 

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Oceans of Hope

Awakening The World To Marine Litter

Oceans of Hope is a compelling response to this environmental catastrophe, providing a thorough examination of the topic throughout the poetic and prose mediums. It is a sincere attempt to convey the wonder, melancholy, and urgency surrounding ocean pollution and marine littering, It is more than just a book; it's an appeal for reform and a call...

Trønderen

En Løssluppen guide om Trondheim, Trønderland og trøndere
Book #4 from the series: Trønderism

Velkommen til Trønderland!

En løssluppen guide om Trondheim, Trønderland og trøndere

Trå inn i hjertet av Norges skjulte perle, Trønderriket, hvor været er en altoppslukende samtale, humoren er like tørr som vinterlufta, og naturen føles som et ekstra familiemedlem.

I Trønderen får du et lynkurs i hvordan du ikke bare overlever, men også trives i...

Timeless Roots Notebook

A notebook planner
Book #1 from the series: Roots & Time

A Field Notebook For seekers, wanderers, and wonders. Where the past takes root, and the future finds its way. This is more than a blank notebook. It’s a quiet companion. Inside, you’ll discover scattered lines of poetry, small whispers from the author’s own hand, waiting for you on every second page.They are here to stir your thoughts, spark...

Other Writing

Dear Creative Souls,

It’s 2 AM. I should be asleep, but instead, I’m scribbling ideas in the dark, trying not to wake the house. One project leads to another. An unfinished poem turns into a film concept, a painting morphs into a book. My mind is a carousel that never stops turning. Sound familiar?

The life of a multicreative is exhilarating and exhausting all at once. The thrill of new ideas fuels us, but so does the endless cycle of inspiration and unfinished projects. Some days, it feels...

Praise

Barbara Harrison
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2025
Allow an afternoon or a lifetime, depending on how deeply you wish to dive into the quirky central region of Norway known as Trøndelag. This is one contemporary guidebook that lives up to its subtitle with guides to the land, the people, the language, and dating in the region.

– Barbara Harrison

What stands out most is the book’s impressive breadth—covering everything from dialect breakdowns and dry humour, to skiing traditions, weather quirks, and cultural etiquette.

With over 40 chapters and bonus sections, Winther offers an expansive, immersive look into Trønder life that is both informative and entertaining.

The book’s greatest joy lies in its tone: witty, playful, and self-aware. Winther’s voice shines through in every anecdote, making readers feel like they’re receiving a local’s personal tour peppered with inside jokes.

Her mastery of cultural nuance—especially the delicate art of understatement and the infamous Law of Jante—adds depth beyond the laughs.

The inclusion of dialect dictionaries, crash courses, and whimsical illustrations brings added texture and accessibility.

A minor critique is that at times, the whimsical style edges toward over-explanation, which may overwhelm readers seeking a quicker read. A tighter narrative could enhance clarity in places.

Still, this book is a delightful guide for travellers, expats, or anyone curious about Norway’s quirkiest corner.

– Jeffrey Aitken

A very nice book! As a foreigner who has been living in Trøndelag for eight years, I found it really entertaining. I’d recommend it to anyone looking for a light and pleasant read – especially for those of us who’ve come to know Trøndelag from the inside.

– Silvia St.

Blog

Oceans of Hope – From Art Project to Published Book Every creative project

Every creative project has its own tide, its own pull, its own rhythm. Oceans of Hope began as a small idea of how to bring awareness. An artistic and poetic response to a global crisis that affects us all. What started as an art and poetry collaboration about marine litter slowly grew into something larger, deeper, and far more urgent.

Oceans of Hope is my sincere attempt to capture the wonder, melancholy, devastation, and, yes - hope that surround the issue of ocean pollution. Through both...

Warning: (In Norwegian) For en reise det har vært! "Trønderen" er endelig

Altså… for en reise det har vært å gi ut min aller første sakprosabok!

Ja, jeg har skrevet mye opp gjennom årene. For magasiner, aviser, poesiantologier, litterære magasiner, men jeg hadde faktisk aldri gitt ut en faktisk bok før nå. Kun poesi tidligere. Så dette har vært en bratt (og ganske brutal) læringskurve, men også utrolig moro.

Spesielt når så mange av dere faktisk har kjøpt boken, lest den, ledd av den, humret av den, og delt den. Tusen, tusen millioner takk. Jeg mener det.

Boken ble...

What a ride it has been writing about Trønderisms! What a ride it has been

What a ride it has been writing about Trønderisms!

Discovering the words, expressions, and wonderfully curious language and attitudes of the Trønders — and sharing it all with you has been such a joy.

Since finishing the book, I’ve discovered even more phrases and expressions (believe it or not!). It seems there’s truly no end to the charm of Trønderland and to the creativity of its people.

This year, I’ve searched Norway high and low and stumbled upon so many new dialect books. Treasures that...

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