Kristine Onsrud

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Kristine Onsrud

Aged 27

The Florence Academy of Art

Instructor(s): Angel Ramiro Sanchez, Vitaliy Shtanko, Tom Richards, Per Olav Olsen, Tanvi Pathare

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  • Artworks

Venus

Nitram charcoal and chalk on toned Archers paper

28 1/2 x 21 1/4 ins (73 x 54 cms)

Federico Ropallo

Nitram charcoal on grey Roma paper

25 1/2 x 19 1/2 ins (65 x 50 cms)

Camilla

Oil on canvas

23 1/2 x 17 1/2 ins (60 x 45 cms)

A stack of Plates

Oil on canvas

25 1/2 x 19 1/2 ins (65 x 50 cms)

A White Rose

Oil on canvas

21 1/2 x 13 3/4 ins (55 x 35 cms)

Gaetano

Oil on canvas

23 1/2 x 21 1/2 ins (60 x 55 cms)

When I left Kingston University five years ago I felt incapable of creating the images I wanted to paint, mostly due to lack of skill. Here, like most conceptual art schools, art that dealt with concepts was regarded superior to works that also was dealing with technique. In fact, the craft was not supposed to be discussed at all. It was thought irrelevant. I believe one needs both to create something of real value: to make a piece of art.

Certain tools make certain results possible. In my quest for the techniques of the old masters I came across FAA, where I’m currently acquiring the tools that in time will enable me to paint whatever I desire. The piece you produce tomorrow will be shaped, purely and simply, by the tools you hold in your hands today, and here the toolbox keeps filling up. Being awarded the forth year, truly presents an amazing opportunity to merge my conceptual background with my academic training, while continuing to develop my level of craftsmanship with the support and guidance from my instructors and the community.

During last year's composition class, I came up with concepts for bigger multi-figure compositions, based on my Norwegian heritage that I would like to bring to life. I'll also keep on practicing my portraiture, as I also would like to do commissioned portraits on a high level in the future. My ture goal is to become the best painter possible and be able to paint full-time.    

Education

2014-             Painting and Drawing, The Florence Academy of Art, Florence, Italy

2009-2012:   BA Fine Art, Kingston University London, Kingston upon Thames, UK

2006-2009:   Gjøvik Videregående skole, General Studies with Art and Design

Artist Training / Courses

2014               Six-week intensive painting and drawing course, The Florence Academy of Art

2000-09:        Gjøvik Kunst- og Kulturskole (Gjovik School og Art- and Culture), once a week

2009:              Portrait paining weekend course held by Jan Olav Helle (Norwegian artist)

2008:              One week painting course at Nansenskolen, Lillehammer/Norway, including life drawing

2008:              Two days painting course by Ådne Løvstad (Norwegian artist), Still Life

Scholarships, Grants and Awards 

2017               4th Year Price/Artist in Residency at The Florence Academy of Art for the academic year 2017-2018

2017               Student Assistant for Art History Lectures and Events and Anatomy Lectures, spring trimester, Florence Academy of Art, Work-study Award EUR 1.917,-

2017               Generalkrigskommisær Alt Mjøens Kulturlegat, NOK 10.000,-

2017               Scholarship for further education abroad, Stiftelsen Thomas Fearnley Heddy og Nils Astrup, NOK 5000,-

2016               Award for good academic performance in the second year at the Florence Academy of Art, gift card Zecchi EUR 50,-

2016               Scholarship for further education abroad, Stiftelsen Thomas Fearnley Heddy og Nils Astrup, NOK 5000,-

2016               Scholarship for further education abroad, Ingrid Lindbäck Langaards Stiftelse, NOK 75.000,- 

2016               Studio Assistant Banidera, spring term Florence Academy of Art, work-study award EUR 1.917,-

2015               Best Anatomy Student, level 1, Florence Academy of Art

2015               Best Figure Drawing Casine (1st year), Florence Academy of Art

2015               Studio Assistant Casine, spring term Florence Academy of Art, work-study award EUR 1.917,-

Exhibitions and Collaborations

2017               Innlandsutstillingen 2017, juried group exhibition, 18.03-29.04.2017, Gallery Hamar Kulturhus, Hamar, Norway

2016               Jubileumsutstilling 2016, Galleri Ramfjord, Oslo, Norway

2015               Jubileumsutstilling 2015, Galleri Ramfjord, Oslo, Norway

2014               Juryert Høstutsilling 2014, juried group exhibition organized by Gjøvik Kunstforening, 06.09-28.09.14, Kauffeldtgården, Gjøvik

2014               Jubileumsutstilling 2014, 16.08-07.09.14, Galleri Ramfjord, Oslo, Norway

2013               Juleutstilling 2013, Galleri Ramfjord, Oslo, Norway

2013               15års Jubileumsutstilling, 24.08-22.09.13, Galleri Ramfjord, Oslo, Norway

2012               Høstutsilling 2012, juried group exhibition organized by Gjøvik Kunstforening, Drengestua, Gjøvik Gård, Norway

2012:              Juvenarte, Kunst i Transitt, Group Exhibition, Galleri Ramfjord, Oslo, Norway

2012:              Degree Show, BA (Hons) Fine Art, Kingston University London, Kingston upon Thames, UK

2012:              Norwegian Contemporary, Group Exhibition, Frameless Gallery, Clerkenwell, London, UK

2011:              L5 End of Year Exhibition, BA (Hons) Fine Art, Kingston University London, Kingston upon Thames, UK

2010:              L4 End of Year Exhibition, BA (Hons) Fine Art, Kingston University London, Kingston upon Thames, UK

 

2010:              Norsk Art – Northern Lights, Group Exhibition, Maverik Showroom, Shoreditch London, UK