1997 Nordic World Ski Championships Trondheim Norway

This original poster was created for the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 1997 and designed by Gro Rykkelid.

The composition is a striking example of late 20th-century Nordic graphic design, combining abstraction with landscape. A rhythmic pattern of colorful geometric forms—resembling stylized trees, flags, or mountain markers—creates a layered visual field that evokes both a forest and a festive atmosphere. Through this mosaic-like structure, a soft, painterly winter landscape emerges, with a ski track cutting through the terrain and leading the eye into the composition. The interplay between structure and spontaneity gives the poster a distinctly contemporary and artistic character.

The design also clearly references traditional Norwegian textile culture, particularly the iconic eight-pointed star pattern known as the Selburose. This connection adds a layer of cultural identity, linking modern graphic design with heritage motifs deeply rooted in Norwegian knitting traditions, and reinforcing the national character of the event.

Produced to promote the 1997 championships held in Trondheim, the poster reflects Norway’s strong design tradition and its close cultural association with winter sports. The inclusion of multilingual text and sponsor logos underscores the international scale of the event, while the abstract visual language ensures lasting aesthetic appeal.

Condition: Tape stains at the top, otherwise in excellent condition with strong colors and very good overall presentation.

A visually engaging and culturally rich sports poster, appealing to collectors of skiing and Olympic memorabilia as well as Scandinavian graphic design.