Laying head I

Silkscreen

35 x 50 cm
Edition: 100
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Sverre Bjertnæs (b. 1976, Trondheim) has a degree from the Art Academy in Oslo (1999) and the Duch Art Institute in the Netherlands (2004). Bjertnæs has been apprentice to some of Norway's most famous figurative artists, such as Tore Bjørn Skjølsvik (1989-93) and Odd Nerdrum (1993-94). His early work is characterized by an attraction towards dark tones and still-life, portraits and model studies. During his time at the academy, Bjertnæs explored a more photorealistic painting method with more subdued colours with Villiam Hammershøi as an obvious source of inspiration. His recent work reflects an exploration of the creative process's dialogue-based starting point, based on greater collaboration with other artists, directors, actors and writers. Through the use of literary and art historical references, Bjertnæs creates a distinctive artistic expression, which has made him one of Norway's most sought-after artists.

Du finnes (solo), Galleri Brandstrup
2021
Skogen trekker seg tilbake, BGE Contemporary art, Stavanger
2020
Ikke alt som har vært, skal være med videre (solo), Haugar Kunstmuseum
2019
Hvilende hode (solo), Galleri Brandstrup
2019
Veien igjennom (duo), BGE Contemporary
2018
Mixed Media, Mixed Artists (gruppe), BGE Contemporary
2018
NOE MAA GAA I STYKKER (duo), Rod Bianco Gallery
2018
Den borgerlige byrde (duo), Galleri Brandstrup
2018
Silent Conditions (solo), Beers London, London
2017
Det kollektive minnet / Minner om oss (solo), Galleri Brandstrup
2016
2016
NÅ.INGENTING.TO, Galleri Brandstrup
2015
Avtrykk (duo), QB Gallery
2015
New Sentiments ll (solo), BGE Contemporary Art Projects, Stavanger
2015
New Sentiments (solo), Michael Janssen Gallery, Berlin
2015
THE ART - Freedom and boundaries (gruppe), Galleri Festiviteten og Stallgården
2014
Cold Reading (solo), Galleri K
2014
Climate Confusian Assistance (duo), Galleri K
2012
Fresh Paint (gruppe), Stenersenmuseet
2012
Laying the ghost (duo), Rod Bianco Gallery
2012
After Shelly Duval '72 (Frogs on the High Line) (gruppe), Maccarone, New York
2011
62 SKRIK (gruppe), Vestfossen Kunstlaboratorium
2011
Happiness of Henry Darger (solo), Galleri K
2010
Gråmølna (solo), Trondheim Kunsmuseum
2010
Sentiments (solo), Galleri K
2009
Nachspiel / Vorspiel (gruppe), Vestfossen Kunstlaboratorium
2009
Implosion (solo), Haugar Vestfold Kunstmuseum
2007
Tradisjon og fornyelse (gruppe), Nordnorsk Kunstmuseum
2006
Implosion (solo), Galleri K
2006
Peripeteia (solo), Møre og Romsdal Kunstforening
2006
Inkognito (solo), Blomquist Kunsthandel
2005
Peripeteia (solo), Trondheim Kunstforening
2005
Inkognito (solo), Trondheim Kunstmuseum
2004
Nekrologer (gruppe), Ullensaker Kunstforening
2001
Ideologia (gruppe), Nordic Art Biennale
2001
Nekrologer (gruppe), Drammen Kunstmuseum
2000
Schpaa (gruppe), Den Frie Forening, København
2000
Schpaa (gruppe), Bergen Kunsthall
2000
Avgangsutstillingen (gruppe), Stenersenmuseet
1999
Statens Høstutstilling (gruppe), Kunstnernes Hus
1996
2x2x2 (gruppe), Henie-Onstad Kunstsenter
1995
I de dødens tradisjon (gruppe), Blomqvist Kunsthandel
1993
Desemberutstillingen (gruppe), Trondheim Kunstmuseum
1992

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