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STATEMENT OF WORK
Among the younger generation of artists, Christian Berg Gravningen (b. 1989) has received much deserved attention. In his expressive, but poetic, paintings, he shows images from his immediate surroundings, experiences and memories. It can be flower bouquets, apartment buildings, winter landscapes, portraits or images from film and photos. Everything done in a free and unpretentious way with an observant presence. They can be melancholy, but often with humor and done in a way that feels liberating. Especially in contrast to the last decades of conceptual and theory-heavy projects.
Gravningen lives and works in Oslo, Norway.
Previous solo exhibitions include Oplandia senter for samtidskunst, Skiens Kunstforening in 2023, Indre Østfold Kunstforening and Bærum Kunsthall in 2021 as well as BO. Gravningen has participated in a number of group exhibitions such as Still life # 2 at QB Gallery, Aulie Nå and Borgen Museum. Gravningens work has also been seen at Kösk, LNM, and at Østlandsutstillingen.