KRISTIAN EVJU

A R T I S T

“Pivotal historical moments are given new twists by how Kristian chooses to paint the more peripheral individual in his photographic references. By re-contextualising them, the constellations he constructs elicits wonder and fascination.”

Lars Elton, Art Critic, Dagsavisen (2017)

_ The Ties that Bind (2018) painting Kristian Evju

The Ties that Bind (2018) 150 x 160 cm, acrylic on canvas

The Other II (2022) 44.5 x 26 cm, pencil on paper

About

Kristian Evju studio portait 2020

Exhibiting internationally for over 20 years, Evju delves into historical archives through a dedicated studio practice of drawing, painting and research.

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Installation photo from the 2016 inaugural exhibition of KHÅK Kunsthall, Ålesund.

Inaugural exhibition, KHÅK Kunsthall, Ålesund 2016

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One week left to the opening of the 2024 Drawing Biennal at @drawingroom_ldn I’ve made a new little drawing for it. Exhibition dates, 3 May – 3 July  Online auction open noon, 19 June Auction bidding ends 8pm, 3 July Every two
2023 has been a strange and volatile year, but it has also been filled with wonderful moments and people. My heartfelt thanks to all of you. Happy New Year! 1. Awkward artist before the PV of The Other at Venet-Haus Galerie in Ulm in October. 2. I
I am grateful and delighted to finally be able to share that two of my drawings have been acquired by the British Museum for their permanent collection at the Department of Prints and Drawings. The Other II (2023) 34.5 x 26 cm, pencil on paper. T
My solo show The Other @venethaus_galerie_offical is open until November 12. Here’s two paintings on aluminium - Reflections III & IV (2022) 80 x 60 cm, oil and acrylic on aluminium.
Some impressions from the PV at @venethaus_galerie_offical last week. The show is open until the 12th of November.
Thanks to everyone who came to the PV and artist talk at @venethaus_galerie_offical on Friday. Such a thrill to finally see all the works installed. And my thanks to the brilliant @rena_artlover for yet another successful solo show. Very grateful.