Bohemian Waxwing, Video

Bohemian Waxwing

by Kristine Øksendal

QuickTime ProRes 422 HQ, 3 min 21 sec. 2016

Bohemian Waxwing 2016

BOHEMIAN WAXWING

by Kristine Øksendal

HÅ GAMLE PRESTEGARD, Rogaland, Norway.
30 January - 13 March 2016

The paintings on display are all a result of gesture and improvisation. They are inspired by nature’s 4 seasons and the constant change of light and color throughout the year, some are painted outdoors. The compositions hint at possibilities for a shift in balance, kinetic energy is brought forward by layers of contrasting color.

The video Bohemian Waxwing (2016) suggests a dreamlike theme within an abstract form. The video is recorded as an ongoing video-diary covering a time span of 12 months, running parallel to the completion of the paintings. Hence the video functions as a documentation of the artist’s gaze and visual experience, echoing the gestures of the paintings as well as adding new poetry.

Installation view: Kristine Øksendal: BOHEMIAN WAXWING at Hå Gamle Prestegard

On display:
Kalymnos, oil and oil stick on canvas, 190 x 140 cm, 2015
Hydra, oil and oil stick on linen, 120 x 100 cm, 2015
For Theodor, oil and tempera on canvas, 100 x 85 cm, 2015
Moonlight Mirror 1- 6, watercolor on paper, 75 x 56 cm, 2015
Coral 1-6, watercolor on paper, 31 x 23 cm, 2014-2015
Untitled, pencil and graphite on paper, 29, 7 x 21 cm, 2015
Film stills, Bohemian Waxwing, 3 min, 21 sec. HD video loop. 2016
Glacialis, watercolor and gouache on paper, 76 x 56 cm, 2014
Viscaria, watercolor on paper, 76 x 56 cm, 2014
Ricinus, watercolor and gouache on paper, 76 x 56 cm, 2014

Watercolors 2014

WATERCOLORS 2014

by Kristine Øksendal

Glacialis, work on paper, 76 x 56 cm, 2014

Viscaria, work on paper, 76 x 56 cm, 2014

Ricinus, work on paper, 76 x 56 cm, 2014

Installation view: Common Trade, Sequel Tiempo, Ulving kunsthandel Tønsberg 2014 ( photos by Anders Holen )

In The Face Of Form

by Kristine Øksendal

Quicktime ProRes 422 HQ, 3 min 25 sec, loop, 2014

Soundtrack by Are Mokkelbost

Sonate 2013

SONATE

by Kristine Øksendal

Trafo Kunsthall, Asker Norway

May 25 - June 23, 2013

This project explores a wordless performative approach to physical movement in space, both in the process of painting and choreography.

Monumental paintings were produced parallel to the film Sonate (2013). The paintings are all made by spraying tempera-paint over objects found in the streets of Oslo, creating an analogue print on the canvas.

The project also included choreography, scenography and costume design. The choreography is based on predetermined guidelines combined with improvisation and mirrors the hidden process of painting at Øksendal’s studio. The recorded sound of the dancers at work adds a stripped down soundtrack to the film.

For this project there was produced an artist book with a text by Knut Ove Arntzen, professor of theater studies at the University of Bergen.

Installation view: Trafo Kunsthall, Asker, Norway, 2013

On display:

Untitled (Yellow), tempera on canvas, 220 x 170 cm, 2013

Untitled I, II, tempera on canvas, 220 x 170cm, 2013

Untitled, mixed media, 129 x 96 cm, 2013

Video installation, Sonate, video loop, Trafo Kunsthall, 2013

Film stills, Sonate, HD video loop, 2013

Sonate, 6 min 10 sec

Sonate

by Kristine Øksendal

In the film SONATE (2013) physical action replace narrative structure as two dancers perform a choreography. The body is treated both as artistic material and active producer of movement and sound.

Quicktime ProRes 422 HQ
6 min 10 sec, 2013

Cinematography: Marte Vold

Installation view: Fotogalleriet Oslo, 2014

Textual Proletar 2011

TEXTUAL PROLETAR

by Kristine Øksendal

Project space, Cort Adelersgate 33, Oslo, December 2011

Installation view, Project space in Cort Adelers gt 33, Oslo, 2011

The project explores parallel issues within the history of modern dance and abstract painting: ideas of utopia, individual freedom in relation to movement and concept as a starting point for gestures.

For this project there was produced a choreography for a live performance in collaboration with Norwegian dancer Magnus Myhr. Key element for this choreography is sonic material from the paining process transferred into dance.

The paintings are all made by spraying paint over found objects, these objects were later used as props in the performance.

The work refers to early European avant-garde, where painting and sculpture were combined with performance and sound-art.

on display:

Textual Proletar, choreography performed by Magnus Myhr, 15 min, 2011

Untitled, ink on paper, 70 x 50 cm, 2011

Proletarian Blue, tempera on canvas, 200 x 145 cm, 2011

Textual Proletar, choreography performed by Magnus Myhr, 15 min, 2011

Proletarian Diagonals, tempera on canvas, 190 x 140 cm, 2011

Homage to Martha

HOMAGE TO MARTHA

by Kristine Øksendal

Homage to Martha # 3, watercolour and acrylic on paper, 73 x 53 cm, 2008

Homage to Martha # 1, watercolour and acrylic on paper, 73 x 53 cm, 2008

Homage to Martha # 2, watercolour and acrylic on paper, 64 x 50 cm, 2008