Jeg jobber med figurative og abstrakte uttrykk, ofte en blanding av de to. Mennesker og natur er mine viktigste motiver. Følelser, stemninger og det som ligger under overflaten - det som ikke alltid sies, men som kan merkes. Stilen er ofte fargerik og lagvis, med sterke kontraster og tydelige linjer. Jeg eksperimenterer, og lar maleriet utvikle seg mens jeg jobber. Mange av bildene mine har et drømmende eller ettertenksomt uttrykk, enten jeg maler mennesker eller landskap, handler det om nærvær - om å fange en følelse, en stemning, et øyeblikk.
Kjersti Dirdal
Painter, lives & works in Stavanger, Norway
I have been painting and drawing nearly all my life, and I love to devote my time to making art.
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My studio is located in the heart of the lovely Fargegaten at "Det Lilla Galleriet",
( The Purple gallery) in downtown Stavanger.
I welcome visitors to come and take a look at my work. In the summer you will fine the "Open Studio" sign outside - So please come in and say Hello!
Also if you’re interested in seeing my art firsthand, you can contact me to book an appointment.
As an artist, I love to connect with people and share my passion for art and painting.
You can also join me in my studio for a paint and sip night, or simply browse my collection of paintings.
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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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Exhibitions
2022
Frida Hansens hus
2021
NFUK årsutstilling,
Vestfossen
2020
Handmade
Stavanger
2019
4 artists exhibition
2019
Art Show
2019
Sola Strand hotel
2019
Aftenpuppen
2019
MaleRisk
2019
Fibercup Art auction
2018
Atelier F25 åpning
2018
Aftenpuppen
2018
Ouroboros
2018
Unn Deg
2017
KIR 60 år
2017
Aftenpuppen
2017
Artthou
2017
Para
