“I explore presence and atmosphere through both the human figure and landscape. My work moves between inner and outer spaces, searching for quiet intensity."
Kjersti Dirdal
Painter living and working in Stavanger, Norway
I have been drawing and painting for as long as I can remember, and I love dedicating my time to creating art. My studio is located in the heart of the colorful Fargegaten, at Det Lilla Galleriet (“The Purple Gallery”).
You are always welcome to stop by and have a look at my work. During the summer season, you’ll find the Open Studio sign outside—please come in and say hello.
If you would like a private visit, feel free to contact me to book an appointment. You can also join me for Paint & Sip evenings in the studio, or simply browse my collection of paintings. Paint & Sip at Det Lilla Galleriet, Fargegaten www.paintandsip.no
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Artist CV
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ART EDUCATION / RELATED EXPERIENCE
Juryed member of NFUK, 2021
Rogaland Art School, 2016-2018
Various drawing and oil / acrylic painting courses 1990-2020
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EXHIBITIONS / PARTICIPATIONS
2025, Skur 2, Stavanger - "Spor" group exhibition with NFUK members
2025, Commissioned to create two paintings for the short film "Dødsangst"
2025, Poster artwork commissioned for the short film "Blåtimen"
2024, Skur 2, Stavanger – "Samstemt" group exhibition with NFUK members
2023, Ullensaker Kunstforening, Jessheim – Juried painting at NFUK annual exhibition
2023, NFUK Pop-Up Show, Sandnes City Center
2022, Frida Hansens Hus, Stavanger – Exhibition with Anne Gamman
2021, Vestfossen Kunstlaboratorium – Juried painting at NFUK annual exhibition
2020, Organizer and partisipant of Handmade Stavanger – Collaboration of 6 crafters, hosting a summer exhibition/shop
2020, Pop-Up (sales) exhibitions during weekends in Stavanger City Center at empty shop locations
2019, Organizer and partisipant of 400kr Art Show – Group sales exhibition with 14 artists, Stavanger
2019, Solo exhibition at Sola Strand Hotel
2019, Art Auction, Prosjekt Pupp, Cancer Care Rogaland
2019, Organizer and partisipant of Pop-Up sales exhibition in Stavanger City Center, with 5 artists represented
2019, Organizer and partisipant of Malerisk i Sentrum – Group exhibition with 6 local artists
2018, Organizer and partisipant of Holiday Sales Art & Crafts Exhibition, Kirkegaten, Stavanger
2018, Atelier F25, Opening exhibition with Dayan Galaz
2018, Opening of artist-run gallery and exhibition space, Atelier F25
2018, FiberCup Stavanger, Art Auction
2018, Art Auction, Prosjekt Pupp, Cancer Care Rogaland
2018, Ouroboros, KIR Graduation Exhibition
2018, Solo exhibition at UNNDEG, Bryne
2017, KIR 60th Anniversary Exhibition
2017, Art Auction, Prosjekt Pupp, Cancer Care Rogaland
2017, The Artthou Showcase, Stavanger
2017, Para Para, Rogaland Art Center, Rogaland Art School
2016, Organizer of Pop-Up Art Show with other artists, Stavanger
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