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This exhibition challenges the conventional expectation that new works must be created for every show. Instead, it focuses on how existing pieces can take on new meaning when placed in a different context. You are given a rare opportunity to experience these works in a fresh setting, where past creations are re-examined and infused with new relevance.

Wildstyle is far from a static exhibition – new artists will gradually be invited to contribute, creating an evolving, dynamic display. Each interaction between the artists and their works will open up new perspectives, highlighting individual expressions and creative processes in unexpected and compelling ways.

Gunvor Nervold Antonsen

Gunvor Nervold Antonsen (b. 1974) is educated at the Bergen Academy of Art and Design and resides in Rollag, Numedal. Her artistry has long been a testament to the dynamic and evolving nature of contemporary art. With a career marked by innovative installations and a deep engagement with materiality and narrative, her work continues to inspire and challenge audiences. Now, through Atelie Studio, Antonsen's vision is set to expand even further, providing a fresh and dynamic space for artists to showcase their creations.

Her works have been previously exhibited at Trondheim Art Museum, Kunstnerforbundet, Kunsthall Stavanger, Lillehammer Art Museum, Vigeland Museum, Bomuldsfabriken Kunsthall and Kusntnernes Hus. She is represented in the National Museum, KODE, Nordenfjeldske Kunstindustrimuseum, Norges Bank, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and has completed public commissions for KORO, among others.

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Sebastian Helling

Sebastian Helling (b. 1975, London) is a distinguished artist celebrated for his powerful compositions, vibrant use of color, and deep understanding of painting as a medium. Educated at the Oslo National Academy of the Arts (MA), the Royal College of Art in London (MFA), and the London College of Printing (BA), Helling’s art is characterized by a dynamic tension between traditional brushwork and sprayed paint, creating a resonant field of painterly meaning. His works are deeply personal, reflecting the artist’s presence and internal explorations. Helling has gained recognition on both national and international stages, with his works being acquired by major collectors worldwide. He is regarded as an important voice in the contemporary art scene, known for his innovative approach and his ability to push the boundaries of traditional painting.

Helling has exhibited widely across the globe, participating in group shows in Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Poland, the UK, Spain, Germany, Australia, and the USA. Notable exhibitions include Grafforists at Torrance Art Museum in Los Angeles (2016), Too Much of a Good Thing at Nordic Contemporary in Paris (2015), and Somnambulist at Kristin Hjellegjerde Gallery in London (2016). Recent solo exhibitions include Did You See Me? at Kristiansund Kunsthall (2022), Too early, You know? at Buer Gallery in Oslo (2021), and Godspeed, For Pete Sake at TW Gallery in Brisbane, Australia (2020).

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Jan Christensen

Jan Christensen (b. 1977, Copenhagen) is a Norwegian visual artist with an international presence. Known for his appropriation-based murals from the 2000s, as well as text-based works, paintings, photography, and sculpture, Christensen’s art often challenges the frameworks within which art is created and displayed.

His practice reflects a deep interest in the art world's connections, market mechanisms, and academic discourse, often referencing art history and contemporary aesthetics while integrating technological developments and cultural understanding. Christensen’s career intersects with architecture, design, and popular culture, extending beyond traditional artistic boundaries.

Christensen has held solo exhibitions at prominent institutions such as Kunsthaus Baselland in Basel, Artsonje Art Center in Seoul, Stenersenmuseet in Oslo, Galleri F15 in Jeløya, and the Stedelijk Museum voor Actuele Kunst (S.M.A.K.) in Ghent. His work is featured in several private collections worldwide, as well as the National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design, and the Astrup Fearnley Museum in Oslo. He currently lives and works in Oslo.

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Sara Lovise Ask Ewertson

Sara-Lovise Ask Ewertson (b. 1991, Sweden/Norway) is an Oslo-based artist whose practice often begins with a focus on textiles and clothing, but expands into installation, sculpture, drawing, and digital textile art. Her recent work critically explores the relationship between textiles, clothing, and climate change, questioning the impact on societies where textile knowledge has become distant from the consumers who rely on it.

Since earning her MA from Konstfack, Ewertson has exhibited her work in various prestigious venues, including Röhsska Museum, ArkDes, Umeå Konsthall, 3

Våningen, Gallery 46 in London, Form/Design Center in Malmö, BO, Podium, Spriten Kunsthall, and SOFT Gallery. Her work continues to engage audiences with its innovative approach and thought-provoking themes.

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Bill Billekvist

Bill Billekvist (b. 1992, Sweden) is an Oslo-based artist known for his dynamic expression and strong artistic integrity. His paintings are characterized by vibrant emotions, intense color fields, and rhythmic forms, blending intuitive techniques with figurative elements to create deeply personal works.

Billekvist graduated from the Oslo Academy of Fine Arts in 2022. His practice focuses on exploring unconventional approaches to painting, particularly in challenging the traditional boundaries between the front and back of a painting. He uses materials like high-tech ripstop and transparent textiles as unconventional canvases, creating works that transcend the two-dimensionality of the medium.

In addition to his studio practice, Billekvist has created murals across Sweden and participated in solo and group exhibitions in Stockholm and Oslo. He was awarded Vaxholm's Cultural Scholarship in 2019, recognizing his contributions to the art scene.

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Mari Kjøll

Mari Østby Kjøll (b. 1983) is an Oslo-based artist known for her unique blend of painting with media such as collage, wax, wood, printmaking, and drawing. Her work delves into the complexity of human experience, with a focus on the interplay of form, format, and color. Her compositions often feature human figures, mythical creatures, and fantasy characters set against dark, evocative backgrounds, exploring power dynamics within her scenes.

Educated at the Oslo National Academy of the Arts, DTK in Bærum, and Escola Superior de Artes e Design in Portugal, Kjøll is also a member of the artist collective Svartjord. Her work has been exhibited in venues such as RAM Galleri in Oslo, Norske Grafikere, Bærum Kunsthall, and Galleri Format, as well as in group shows with Svartjord at locations like KRAFT in Bergen, Akershus Kunstsenter and Kummelholmen in Stockholm.

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Mikael Hegnar

Mikael Øye Hegnar (b. 1984, Tønsberg) is a Norwegian artist based in Oslo, renowned for his meticulous, process-driven approach. He is also one of the co-founders of Atelie. His work centers on the ancient technique of encaustic painting, and his creative process involves casting his own crayons from wax and pigment, which he uses to draw on heated plates. The resulting prints, made by pressing paper onto these plates, reveal recurring motifs and patterns that straddle the line between abstraction and figuration.Hegnar’s art explores the balance between surface and space, presence and absence, creating atmospheres that evoke both clarity and ambiguity, where landscapes and moods emerge from the interplay of color, form, and material.

Educated at the Oslo National Academy of the Arts (MA) and Kunsthøgskolen i Oslo (BA), Hegnar has held numerous solo exhibitions, including "NÅ, NÅ, NÅ" at Elephant Kunsthall, Lillehammer (2022), "On Graftage" at 1857, Oslo (2019), and his recent 2024 exhibition at Kunstnernes Hus. His work has also been featured in group shows at prominent venues such as Kunstnernes Hus, Kösk, and Hordaland Kunstsenter.

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Jon Merz

Jon Merz (b. 1981, Neuchâtel) is a Berlin-based painter whose work has been exhibited in Switzerland and internationally for over a decade. Trained at the Bern University of the Arts and the Hamburg Academy of Fine Arts, Merz has established himself as a significant figure in contemporary painting, with his work earning him a nomination for the Swiss Art Awards 2024 and several artist residencies.

Merz’s paintings often evoke a sense of reminiscence, blending landscapes and figures from uncertain origins. His work pays homage to the pioneers of modern and contemporary painting, reinterpreting their legacy through the lens of the 21st century. Unlike his predecessors, who captured impressions of the observed world, Merz creates from abstraction and mental imagery. His brisk brushstrokes form expressive landscapes filled with vibrant reflections, inviting viewers into a world that seems to evoke a lost paradise—a nature where the gaze can deliciously linger.

In a recent invitation by Gruyères Castle, Merz was tasked with confronting the works of the Bovy family's former artistic colony. His approach, which melds the old with the new, offers a fresh perspective on the legacy of these historical painters, reinforcing his reputation as an artist who skillfully bridges the past and the present.

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Katharina Barbosa Blad

Katharina Barbosa Blad is a multidisciplinary artist who transitioned from a successful career in costume design to focus on photography and visual arts. Her work ranges from conceptual, intellectually driven series to feminist and politically charged expressionist pieces, influenced by her Belgian-Colombian heritage. Working with installation, objects, sound, photography, and video, Barbosa Blad sees visuality as a crucial tool for communication in today’s society.

A member of the Foundation Bjørka and FFF, Barbosa Blad has pursued her education at the Oslo Photo Art School and Escuela Goymar Design & Fashion in Madrid and Barcelona. Her exhibitions, both solo and group, have been showcased internationally, reflecting her deep engagement with themes of social commentary, identity, and the intersection of personal and collective memory. Her solo exhibitions include "THE GREAT ESCAPE" at Bananaz in Oslo (2020), “ANOTHER WORD FOR NOTHING LEFT TO LOSE” at Kunstgarasjen in Bergen (2019), and "In Case Of..." at OFKS Gallery (2008). Her work has also been featured in numerous group exhibitions, such as "Ordinary Days" at Galleri Sagene Kunstsmie in Oslo (2023) and "TIME, PLACE, SPACE" at Preus Museum in Horten (2021).

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Morten Viskum

Morten Viskum (b. 1965) is a Norwegian artist renowned for his provocative and unconventional approach to art, often exploring themes of life, death, ethics, and identity. Initially trained as a veterinarian, Viskum transitioned to the arts, making a significant impact on Norway's contemporary art scene. Viskum is also the founder of Vestfossen Kunstlaboratorium, a prominent venue for international contemporary art in Norway.

Viskum gained notoriety in 1995 with his Rotte-oliven-prosjekt, where he replaced olives with rat fetuses in jars at grocery stores, setting the tone for his career of bold, thought-provoking works. His art often involves preserved animals, self-portraits, and life-sized replicas of himself, challenging societal norms. Each year on his birthday, Viskum goes to a workshop in Paris where a silicon cast is made of him in a particular pose. The cast becomes part of a larger installation where he presents himself in various contexts. Each of these installations contains an encrypted but not secret narrative, laden with personal and collective meaning often associated with current events.

His notable works include Kjærlighet fra Gud (1996), Son of Abdullah (2007), and Make America Great Again (2016). His work is featured in collections at the National Museum in Oslo and Haugar Vestfold Kunstmuseum. Morten Viskum remains a key figure in contemporary art, known for pushing boundaries and provoking thought and discussion.

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Ridder

Ridder" is a renowned figure in both the Norwegian and international graffiti scenes, playing a pivotal role in the recognition of graffiti as a legitimate art form in Norway. Known for his distinctive "Ridder" signature, he is a key member of the ALL Crew, a collective that has made a significant impact on the global graffiti landscape.

Ridder is particularly celebrated for his work on Oslo’s subway trains, transforming them into some of the most iconic canvases for graffiti in the country. During the "graffiti war" in Oslo in the 1990s, Ridder was at the forefront of the artists who defied the authorities' stringent measures against graffiti. His numerous works on subway cars became symbols of resistance against attempts to eradicate graffiti as a form of expression.

In addition to his street work, Ridder has also gained attention through participation in major exhibitions both in Norway and abroad, solidifying his influence as a trailblazer in the world of graffiti.

Located just across from the National Museum, Atelie Studio serves as a hub for exhibitions, meet-ups, workshops, and art talks. It nurtures a community where artists and art enthusiasts can meet, connect, and find inspiration.

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We warmly invite you to visit our new art space to experience a wide range of art from these selected artists in person. Join us for the opening of "Wildstyle" and be part of a vibrant, creative community.