Karstein Volle
Graduated as a painter from the National Academy of Arts, Oslo 1999. Has since worked as an illustrator, comic artist, teacher and musician. Has released books, records and delivered illustrations to most major publications in Finland and Norway.
Karstein's Contributions
Rock n roll pathetic suicide attempts
Karstein Volle is a lifer as regards playing in bands for little or any financial return. But when has fame and fortune been the main reason for doing something you love?... Read more
GIMME POST-ROCK!
On the day Godspeed You! Black Emperor visit Helsinki, Karstein Volle gives a short and probably wrong intro to post-rock. Maybe one of the most unassuming subgenres of rock – decades after it’s high water mark, it refuses to die.... Read more
One Quart goes serial – Erlend Hjortland Sandøy
This week One Quart celebrates the Helsinki Comics Festival and the joy of the visual narrative with a series of artists who we think you should know better – hand picked by Karstein Volle. Today Erlend Hjortland Sandøy.... Read more
One Quart goes serial – Ossi Hiekkala
This week One Quart celebrates the Helsinki Comics Festival and the joy of the visual narrative with a series of artists who we think you should know better – hand picked by Karstein Volle. Today we feature Ossi Hiekkala.... Read more
One Quart goes serial – Ronja Svenning Berge
This week One Quart celebrates the Helsinki Comics Festival and the joy of the visual narrative with a series of artists who we think you should know better – hand picked by Karstein Volle. Today Ronja Svenning Berge.... Read more
One Quart goes serial – Heikki Rönkkö
This week One Quart celebrates the Helsinki Comics Festival and the joy of the visual narrative with a series of artists who we think you should know better – hand picked by Karstein Volle. Today we feature Heikki Rönkkö. ... Read more
One Quart goes serial – Adrian Kaxrud
This week One Quart celebrates the Helsinki Comics Festival and the joy of the visual narrative with a series of artists – hand picked by Karstein Volle – who we think you should know better. Today we feature Adrian Kaxrud. ... Read more
One Quart goes serial – Emmi Nieminen
This week One Quart celebrates the Helsinki Comics Festival and the joy of the visual narrative with a series of artists – hand picked by Karstein Volle – who we think you should know better. First up is an interview with visual artist Emmi Nieminen. ... Read more
Permanent Record: #1 Pixies: Surfer Rosa (1988)
In this new series for One Quart Magazine, Karstein Volle and Nick Triani visualize and discuss moments on records that give an extra meaning and experience; records so firmly embedded we don't need to listen to them anymore. In this first dispatch, Black Francis' off-mic exclamation means so much more.... Read more
One Quart Magazine Playlist: Psych
In the latest One Quart Magazine playlist, one of our favourite artists Karstein Volle compiles a big selection of psychedelic sounds: Welcome to psych.... Read more
Alphabet of 2017: Instalment 7
Karstein Volle's Alphabet of 2017 series has been a perfect visual testament of where we find ourselves this year. The final instalment X-Z is here. ... Read more
Alphabet of 2017: Installment 6
In the penultimate installment of his epic Alphabet of 2017 series, Karstein Volle presents us U to W. Wow indeed. ... Read more
Alphabet of 2017: Installment 5
In the fifth part of his illustrated series, Alphabet of 2017, Karstein Volle presents letters Q to T.... Read more
Alphabet of 2017: Installment 4
In the fourth part of his illustrated series, Alphabet of 2017, Karstein Volle presents letters M to P. Remember to check out the previous ones too.... Read more
Alphabet of 2017: Installment 3
In the third part of his illustrated series, Alphabet of 2017, Karstein Volle presents letters I to L.... Read more
Alphabet of 2017: Installment 2
In the second part of his illustrated series, Alphabet of 2017, Karstein Volle presents letters E to H.... Read more