Lars Elling was born in Trondheim, Norway in 1966. He attended Statens Høgskole for Kunsthåndverk og Design, Bergen, from 1988 to 1993. His artworks have been exhibited worldwide, including in various countries such as Germany, Italy, Norway, Austria, Denmark, France, and the United States. They have been widely featured in reviews, articles, and publications, receiving high acclaim from both domestic and international public institutions as well as private collectors. Public collections housing his work include the National Gallery, Oslo, Haugar Museum of Art, Trondheim Kunstmuseum, Arts Council Norway, Oslo, and Oslo Municipality. Lars Elling currently resides and works in Oslo, Norway.