Make it
My work is an exploration in materiality and geometry. The use of light, shadow and reflection, the interplay of form and surface, and the inherent aesthetic and textural qualities of the material, are all important aspects of my work.
In relation to the space, I create complex ceramic wall pieces. They either relate to a specific framed size or the enclosing walls.
I work with time-consuming repetitive systems, rhythmic abstract compositions where the details, being variations on a common element, make up a whole.
The change of light will slowly affect the perception of the work, depending on the season and time of day. This together with very small movements by the viewer can modify the perception of the work.
Christina Peel
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Christina Peel
1977 (b.Norway)
Lives and works in Oslo, Norway
Education
1999-2004 MA, Oslo National Academy of The Arts, Oslo
1998 Art School, Thorstedlund, Denmark
Solo/ Duo Exhibitions
2023 Parallel, Duo Show, Format, Enter Art Fair, Copenhagen
2022 Transitions /Overganger, Solo show, Format, Oslo
2017 After Dark, Solo Show, Kraft, Bergen
2009 Darkness Reveals, Solo Show, Ram Gallery, Oslo
2007 Exit, Solo Show, Gallery, The Institute of Ceramic Studies, Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park, Shigaraki, Japan
2007 Solo Show, Leif Magne Tangens, Skien
2006 Solo Show, Aur Prestegård, Aurskog-Høland
Group Exhibitions and Projects
2025 En kunstsamling på vei, Oslo kommunes kunstsamling, Gamle Munch, Oslo
2022 HAVET-FRIHETEN, Brusfabrikken Kragerø
2022 Kunstner kuraterer kunstnere: Rykk tilbake til start (igjen), Atelier, Vikaterrassen, Oslo
2022 Keramikk-slipp, Salgshallen, Oslo
2021 MINDRE ENN 0,002 mm, Hå gamle Prestegård, Jæren
2021 Keramikk-slipp, Salgshallen, Oslo
2019 Woodland 10 years /Lars Kjemphol, Social sculpture, Høstutstillingen 2019, Kunstnernes Hus, Oslo
2018 Unik, Format, Oslo
2018 European Ceramic Context 2018, Bornholm
2017 Art of Living, Singapore
2017 Design with Character, Design Pier, Hong Kong
2016 Zhen Porcelain, Web Gallery, Hong Kong
2016 Norway Fly with Me, Pop-up gallery, Lufthansas' 50 years anniversary, Oslo
2016 Asia Contemporary Art Show, Curated by Artasy and Zhen Porcelain, Hong Kong
2016/2017 Structure, Norwegian Contemporary Crafts and Design, Ventura Lambrate, Milan, also touring: Oslo Design Fair, Lillestrøm and Nordische Botchaften, Berlin
2015 Social Constructions, Akershus Kunstsenter, Lillestrøm
2015 Biennale de la Céramique 2015 – Exposition de céramique contemporaine thématique, Belgium
2014 Nantong International Contemporary Craft Biennale, Nantong, China
2011 Prints and transfers on ceramics, Galerie Handwerk, Munich, Germany
2010 North meets West, Musee National Du Mali, Bamako, Mali
2008 Alone In the Dark, Kunstnerforbundet, Oslo
2008 Pineapple or Knife? Iceberg or Volcano? Gallery Rekord, Lights On-Norwegian Contemporary Art, The Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art, Oslo
2008 Rykk tilbake til start! #2, 0047, Oslo
2007/ 2008 Triennale Ceramic-Glass, Kunstindustrimuseet, Oslo, Danmarks Keramikmuseum Grimmerhus, Danmark
2007 Shigaraki Art Museum, Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park, Shigaraki, Japan
2007 Guangdong Shiwan Ceramic Museum, Foshan, China
2006/2007 Works-Nordiskt Konstahandverk, Touring exhibition: Exhibition Centre TR1 Tammerfors, Finland, Design Forum Helsinki, Finland, Hedmark Kunstsenter Hamar, Norway
2006 Tendenser 2006, Gallery F15 Moss, Moss
2006 Talente 2006, Munich, Germany
2005 Scandinavian Museum of Ceramic Art, FuLe International Art Museums, Fuping, China
2005 Relax it`s Holiday Inn, Galuzin Gallery, Oslo
2005 Under, Øya Music Festival 2005, with Ingvild Langgård, Benjamin Stenmarck and Eirin Støen. In collaboration with UNDP and the Millenium Goals Campaign, Oslo
2004 B+O, Hå Gamle Prestegård, Jæren
2003 Nordic Student Exhibition, City Hall, Oslo International Ceramics Symposium, 2003, Oslo
2003 Blomqvist, Oslo International Ceramics Symposium, Oslo
2003 13 Isolations, IKM, Oslo International Ceramics Symposium, 2003, Oslo
2002 Foshan International Ceramics Symposium, China
Commissions
2024 Four Seasons Hotel, Hangzhou, China
2024 Private home, Heimdalsgata, Oslo
2023 Private home, Kjølberggata, Oslo
2020 Clou Salong, Oslo
2019 Stord Accident and Emergency Department, Stord
2018 TUI Cruises, Cruise ship, NMS2 Mediterran
2018 Private Collection, Oslo
2018 Private home, Løvstadsvei, Oslo
2017 Private home, Østfoldgata, Oslo
2014 Private home, Carl Kjelsens vei, Oslo
2013 Clou Salong, Oslo
2007 Gjerpen Elementary School, Skien
2006 Bjørkelangen Nursing Home, Aurskog-Høland
2005 Nudie Jeans/Denimbirds showroom, Oslo
2003 Reading Covers, Mono, Oslo
Collections
Equinors Art Program
Oslo Municipalities Art collection
Private Collection, Oslo
KODE Art Museums, Bergen
Nantong International Contemporary Craft Biennale, Nantong, China
Shigaraki Art Museum, Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park, Shigaraki, Japan
Guangdong Shiwan Ceramic Museum, Foshan, China
Scandinavian Museum of Ceramic Art, FuLe International Art Museums, Fuping, China
Shijingyi Museum, Foshan, China
Prizes, workshops, and residencies
2024/2026 Artist-in-residence, Ceramica Suro, Mexico
2014 Silver prize, Nantong International Contemporary Craft Biennale, Nantong, China
2010 Workshop, Musee National Du Mali, Bamako, Mali
2009 Pécs-Ars Geometrica 2009, International Convention and Workshop, Hungary
2007 Artist-in-residence, Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park, Shigaraki, Japan
2007 The Second China Foshan International Wood-Firing Conference and workshop, Foshan, China
2005 Artist-in-residence, FuLe International Art Museums, Fuping, China
2002 Bronze Prize, World Building Ceramics, Foshan International Exposition, Foshan, China
Grants
2024 Norwegian Crafts, Artist-in-residence grant
2024/2023/2018/2016/2015/2011/2009/2007/2005 Norwegian Crafts/ UD, Norwegian Crafts and the Norwegian MFA1’s Support Scheme for International Crafts Projects (Copenhagen, Bornholm, Hong Kong, Milan, Belgium, Munich, Hungary, Japan, China)
2024/2023/2018/2011/2006/2005 Travel Grant, NK (Mexico, Denmark, Milan, Munich, Japan, China)
2024/2020 Ingrid Lindbäck Langaards Foundation
2024 Equipment Grant for joint studio, Arts Council Norway, Ceramic studio-Trafo Kunstnerhus
2021 Working grant for established Artists, 10 years, Art Council Norway
2021/2014/2009, Project grant, Art Council Norway
2017 3-year Working Grant, Art Council Norway
2016 Billedkunstnernes Vederlagsfond, 1 year
2016/2012/2009 project grant, Art Council Norway
2015 Project Grant, Akershus fylkeskommune
2013 3-year Working Grant, Art Council Norway
2015/2013 Equipment Grant for joint studio (5 artists) Arts Council Norway, Trafo Kunstnerhus
2008 Aurskog Høland Municipality Cultural Grant
2008 1-Year Working Grant, Arts Council, Norway
2006 2-Year Working Grant, Arts Council, Norway
2005 Material Grant, Arts Council, Norway
2004 Høland og Setskog Sparebanks Kulturstipend, Aurskog-Høland
Lectures, seminars, and other engagements
2025-2024 KUNSTLØYPA porselensbyen Porsgrunn, workshop DKB, Kunsthall Grenland and Porsgrunn Municipality
2025/2024/2023/2022/2021/2020/2019 «Se med hendene», touring workshop DKS, with the National Museum, Oslo
2025/2024 Nomination Committee, Norwegian Crafts Association
2023 Modelling with light, workshop, USN, University of Southeast Norway
2022 Afterglow, formidling DKS, Kunsthall Grenland
2022 Porselenshagen, formidling DKB og Kunsthall Grenland, Porsgrunn
2018 The National Jury, Norwegian Crafts Association, The Annual Crafts Exhibition
2014-2017 Project Manager, Barnas Skulpturverksted, Workshop for children, Oslo, supported by Arts Council Norway
2015 Guest teacher, Ås Cultural school, Ås
2014/2013/2012/2011 Jury Cultural Grant, Høland og Setskog Sparebank
2012/2011/2010 Artistic Manager, Miniøya – Festival, Oslo
2011/2010 Silkscreen course, guest teacher, Oslo National Academy of The Arts
2009 Examiner, BA level, Oslo National Academy of The Arts, Oslo
2009 Pécs-Ars Geometrica 2009, lecture, Hungary
2009 MA Seminar, lecture – The world is yours, Hosted by Oslo National Academy of The Arts, Oslo
1998 Guest teacher, Art class, Bjørkelangen High School, Aurskog-Høland
1996-1998 Assistant, Interior Architects Office, Beate Ellingsen AS, Oslo
Memberships
Norwegian Crafts Association
BONO
Contact: christinapeel@gmail.com