Elise Kielland  

Elise Kielland (b. 1964) lives and works in Oslo. She studied at the National College of Art and Design, Oslo (1991-96). She has had several solo exhibitions and participated in collective and group exhibitions in Norway and abroad. Her work have been purchased by KODE in Bergen. The pictures presented are built up by several layers of colours. Colours that melt or do not melt, shrink or do not shrink, as well as dull, shining, translucent and opaque colours have been used.

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Artist Statement

The ceramic works have a personal touch that incorporates elements from painting, while at the same time drawing parallels to ceramic traditions

What craft do you work with? 

Ceramics

What inspires you to work with this craft? 

The motifs are for the most part stylized elements from nature put together in a rhythmic, ornamental expression

How do you start your creative process?

Elise Kielland works in a time-consuming manual process where she builds layer upon layer, burning her surfaces many times

What have you learnt or the best advice you have received that you would like to share with fellow crafters?

Her work unfolds manually over time, subject to something uncontrollable. Time is needed to make the most of the unexpected

 

Media & Contact

References

Website: Elise Kielland | Norwegian craftsmen (norskekunsthandverkere.no)

Location

Norway

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