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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I’m pleased to announce the dates for my upcoming solo show at Galleri Semmingsen in Oslo. The private view of WHISPERS will be on the 16th of January from 6pm, and the exhibition will be open to the public until the 9th of February. I’
Remember to take your medicine. And pencil in my solo show opening on the 16th of January, 2025 at @gallerisemmingsen in Oslo. I’m almost done making all the works for the show, and I hope to see you there. This is a 26 x 34.5 cm pencil drawing
Thrilled to have this drawing nominated for the Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize, and to be part of the touring show. The exhibition opened last night at the Trinity Buoy Wharf, and will be on show until the 16th of October. This years selection pa
Here’s a quick peek at a drawing in progress from the studio. I’m making a series of drawings for my upcoming solo show at @gallerisemmingsen in Oslo in January. Can’t wait to show you the new paintings too. #pencilonpaper #pencildr
Working on a new series of drawings for my solo show at @gallerisemmingsen in Oslo in January. Hope to see you there.
Happy to share that this little drawing has been shortlisted for the Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize 2024. The exhibition will open at the Trinity Buoy Wharf on the 2nd of October. This years panel of selectors: @maryevansartist, Artist & Dir
Please join us on Thursday at @gallerisemmingsen in Oslo for the PV of this year’s summer exhibition. Exhibition dates: 20 June - 25 August. Artists: @roald.sivertsen @ruthelisiv @kmwik @harald_fenn_ @ghsmu @hannemayscheen @bertilgreging
I have donated this little drawing - Watch I (2024) 14 x 13 cm, pencil on paper - to the Drawing Biennial 2024 exhibition and auction at @drawingroom_ldn The auction opens soon, so this is a good opportunity to purchase one of my drawings at a lower
Great PV of ST LEONARDS MEETS THE WORLD last night. Here’s a little look at some of the works I’m showing there. The exhibition is curated by the brilliant Paul Carey-Kent at Electro Studios in St Leonards-on-Sea. Exhibition dates: 17