Roar Kjærnstad
Roar Kjærnstad (1975) paints a combination of abstract expression and figurative forms. The goal is to make abstract and recognizable shapes coexist in a self-contained universe. This universe can not be described as surreal, but more like a fragmented and volatile reality. This is not only evident of textures, but also in the general composition and the dissolution of traditional perspectives. Sort of a reflection of the contemporary society. In general Roar’s paintings function as snapshots.
“My intention is to make concrete, narrative elements merge with abstract shapes. I use other elements that necessarily don`t fit very well into this context. In other words, I try to create a dissonance”. it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
ROAR KJÆRNSTAD
Date of birth: 24.04.1975
Education
2001 – 2004
Painting Course The Royal Academy, Antwerp, Belgium
Specialization in painting
1996 – 1997
Nansenskolen Lillehammer Art line, Lillehammer, Norway
Arts subjects. Basic education in painting
Exhibitions
2015
Nordiske portrettutstilling Fredriksborg slott, Copenhagen, Denmark
Aalesund Kunstforening Aalesund, Norway
Nordic portrait award, Copenhagen, Denmark
Galleri Oxholm, Copenhagen, Denmark
2014
Bodø Kunstforening, Bodø Norway
Galleri Ramfjord, gruppe, Oslo, Norway
Sutton Gallery, solo, Scotland
Art Copenhagen, gruppe, Copenhagen, Denmark
Galleri Athene, solo, Drammen, Norway
Galleri Svae, gruppe, Gjøvik, Norway
Galleri Arktandria, solo, Oslo, Norway
2013
Hamar Sagbladfabrikk, solo, Hamar, Norway
Durham Artist in residence, solo, United Kingdom
2012
Galleri Aminor, solo, Oslo Norway
Galleri Elisabeth G., gruppe, Oslo Norway
Galleri AG, solo, Stange Norway
Larvik Kunstforening, solo, Larvik Norway
2011
Kings Place Gallery, gruppe, London
Galleri Tjømes Kunstsalong, solo, Oslo Norway
Brygger Jacobsens Portræt pris, gruppe, Copenhagen, Denmark
Hamar kunstforening, solo, Hamar Norway
2010
Ålesund Kunstforening gruppe, Ålesund Norway
Galleri Tonne, solo, Oslo Norway
Telemarks galleriet, gruppe, Telemark Norway
2010 – 2009
Galleri Hervold grup Hamar Norway
Eidsvik Konsthall, gruppe, Stockholm Sweden
Brygger Jacobsens portretkonkurranse, gruppe, Copenhagen, Denmark
2008
Larvik Kunstforening, solo, Larvik Norway
Nordeabank, solo, Oslo Norway
2007
Galleri AG, solo, Stange Norway
2006
Art Event, solo, Antwerp, Belgium
Private View, solo, Alicante, Spanin
Fort II Wommelgem, solo, Antwerpen
Galley 47, solo, London, United Kingdom
2005
Grey College, solo, Durham, United Kingdom
Galleri AG, solo, Stange Norway
2004
Galleri Erry Marie Kulø, solo, Oslo Norway
Frie Kunster, solo, Oslo Norway
2002
Galleri Rönnqvist & Rönnqvist, gruppe, Malmö Sweden
Galleri Graff, solo, Askim Norway
2001
Galleri Gamle Ski, solo, Ski Norway
2000
Balestrand Kunstlag, solo, Balestrand Norway
Galleri Steen, gruppe, Oslo Norway
1999
Galleri Semmingsen, gruppe, Oslo Norway
Tomarps Kongsgård, gruppe, Skåne Sweden
Stockholm Artfair, gruppe, Stockholm Sweden
Private and public sector:
Namdalsmuseet Norway
Namsos hospital
Namso kunstforening collection
Bødø jakhelln brygge/ Shore
Hedemark fylkeskommune /county auhoroty
Private retirement home in Stockholm, Sweden
Kviknes hotel, Balestrand, Norway
Bredtvet Female Prison, Oslo, Norway
Portrait of the poet Olav Nygard, Modal municipality
Løten Helsetun, Norway
Embellishment Missions for Durham University, United Kingdom
Jakhelln house Bodø, Norway
Portrait of Vice-chancellor, Durham University, United Kingdom
Memberships
Landsforeningen Norske Malere (LNM) National Federation of Norwegian Painters)
Norske Billedkunstnere (NBK) Norwegian Visual Artists