In this episode, Kristian Evju talks about his background in a remote part of Norway, the influence of psychology on his art, his time at Chelsea College of Art in London, how historical archive photos and research form the basis of many of his series including those of old technology and prisoner mugshots, and how all his works have a personal connection.
Kristian Evju talking with Bob Chaundy
Accompanying images on consideringart.com
Velvet Bloom XII, 2014
Velvet Bloom XIII, 2015
Punchcard V, 2015
Machinations III, 2016
Rasputin’s Hand, 2016
Morst 11033, 2017
The Rose Window III, 2020
Interventions IV, 2021, winner of the Figurative Art Prize by the Federation of British Artists
The Other II, 2023 acquired by the British Museum
All images are © Kristian Evju
You can see more of Kristian’s work on his website
Music: Ibiza by MBB | https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial