ABOUT
my jewellery
I am an goldsmith and jewellery artist who has been using textile techniques and materials for
a long time. I have concentrated in particular on crochet, which is a technique that allows me to
construct form in an almost organic way. I associate crochet with peace, care, industriousness and
traditional women's occupations. In using crochet as a technique, I am incorporating these values
into my own work.
My jewellery can be grouped into three categories:
1: The trophies.
These pieces are based on mass-produced objects intended as toys and ornaments for private homes.
I have bought these objects with another intention - to give them a new role and bring them closer to
people. In crocheting small suits for these figures, I am also making it easier to wear them. I like to think that they have gained a new lease of life, from a passive existence as an ornament to an active companion.
2: The organs.
Here, the crocheting technique is used as construction method. The pieces grow almost by chance into forms that remind of human organs or underwater creatures. Sometimes gems, semi-precious or just plain stones, are added. This makes the forms more complicated and bizarre,- as if the stones are being attacked or devoured. I think of these pieces as small reminders of our inner, secret lives; who knows what lingers in there..
3: The metalwork.
These recent works are partly related to the organ category, though some of them are less abstract. I accidentally started to work with metal again after a break of some eight years. And oh was that nice! So as yet, there is no paramount theme in this category, but in time I think there will be several objects made for the pure pleasure of being a craftsperson.
curriculum vitae
education
2000-2002 Oslo National Collece of the Arts, Metal Department, Master
1997-200: Oslo National Collece of the Arts, Metal Department, Bachelor
1994-1997 Apprentice to goldsmith Lise Schønberg, Kristiansand
1993/-94 Goldsmith Foundation Course, Elvebakken Vocational School, Oslo
solo exhibitions
2007 Galleri Hnoss, Gothenburg, Sweden
2007 Galleri Format, Oslo, Norway
2005 Akershus Kunstnersenter, Lillestrøm, Norway
selected group exhibitions
2008 ”Tendenser”, galleri F-15, Moss, NO
2008 ”Constructions”, travelling exhibition organized by the Royal Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Kirkenes; Murmansk.
2007 European Contemporary Jewellery Show, Østfold Kunstnersenter, Fredrikstad, NO
2007 "Hnoss Depended", Rhösska museet, Gothenburg, SE
2007 Nordnorsk Kunstnersenter, Svolvær, NO
2007 Galleri Nord-Norge, Harstad, NO
2006 Textile Triennale, Oslo Kunstforening, NO and Röhsska museet in Gothenburg, SE
2006 Sandnes Kunstforening, NO
2005 “Norwegian Crafts”, flowgallery, London (travelling exhibition), UK
2003 Lillesand Kunstforening, NO
2003 “Norwegian Contemporary Jewellery”, Itami, Japan (travelling exhibition),
2003 ”Tendenser”, Galleri F-15 (travelling exhibition), NO
2003 Young Artist during the Festival of North Norway, Svolvær (cooperation with Putte Helene Dal og Janne Rasmussen)NO
2002 Annual Graduation Show, Galerie Marzee, Neijmegen, NE
collections
the Royal Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Museum of Decorative Arts, Bergen, NO
The Museum of Decorative Arts, Oslo, NO
The Museum of Decorative Arts, Trondheim, NO
Sørlandet Art Museum, NO
grants
2007 Study Grant from the Norwegian Association for Arts and Crafts
2005 Work Grant from the Norwegian Government, 1 year
2004 Work Grant from the Norwegian Government, 2 years
2003 Establishment Grant from the Norwegian Government
2003 Youth Art Grant from the Festival of North Norway (in cooperation with Putte Helene Dal og Janne Rasmussen)
1998 Education Grant for young artists, from the City Council of Kristiansand