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Elisabeth Jarstø arbeider innen rommelige installasjoner hvor materialitet, form og tid er essensielle element som kjennetegner kunstnerskapet, sammen med hennes interesse for samfunn, individ og politikk. Hun benytter et stort spenn av materialer og teknikker som video, foto og skulpturelle element, avhengig av prosjektenes innhold.

I de senere tiår har hun arbeidet tematisk omkring natur og kultur, gjennom blant annet materielle utforskning av naturens grunnformer og prosesser. Å søke nærmere forståelse omkring naturens endringer og dens påvirkning for menneskeheten, har kunstneren knyttet samarbeid med naturvitenskap og forskere i sitt pågående kunstneriske fordypningsarbeid.

Elisabeth Jarstø har sin utdannelse fra Norge og Island. Ved siden av sitt kunstneriske virke har hun innehatt stillinger som hun professor innen kunst og håndverk ved Universitetet i Sørøst-Norge, studieleder ved Kunsthøgskolen i Oslo, avd. Kunst og håndverk og rektor ved Oslo Fotokunstskole.

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ELISABETH JARSTØ

Bor og arbeider i Oslo. F. 1962.

Utdannelse:

2003 / 07 Høgskolen i Oslo og Akershus
1983 / 87 Statens Kunstakademi, Oslo
1985 / 86 Kunsthøgskolen i Reykjavik, Island
1982 / 83 Rogaland distriktshøgskole, Stavanger

Separat / kunstprosjekt:

2024 Artistic approach in a time of disruption and climate change, Hanse-Wissenschaftskolleg (HWK), Tyskland
2024 Jettegryter for Skolandsparken i samarb. m Line Sanne og kunststudenter ved USN, Kunstbiennalen SPIRE, Telemark kunstmuseum Notodden
2024 Transformasjon, Galleri Mellomrom Sagene
2018 Random Mutations, Bryne Kunstforening
2018 Natural Grids, Norsk Skogmuseum
2014 «Your Democracy», Hilmarfestivalen, Steinkjer
2008 In Positions, Oslo Kunstforening
2004 Digitale verk, Stavanger Kunstforening
2003 Sans Titre, Hordaland Kunstnersenter, Bergen
2000 Rp & World, Unge Kunstneres Samfund, Oslo
2000 Rp & World, Galleri III, Oslo
1999 Abo`vo, Kunsthall Post Modern, Lillehammer
1998 Open System, Uffizi Galleri Høvik
1998 Bekledning av ett Rom, Galleri 20 11 66, Artistbook
1995 Europa, Galleri 20 11 66, Oslo
1997 Menneskerettighetsprisen for Nord – Jæren, SR-banken
1994 – 1997 «Galleri 20 11 66, Oslo», kunstpolitisk utstillingsprosjekt
1991 1991, Hå Gamle Prestegaard, Jæren
1990 Prenna III, Marcovic laboratorium, Berlin
1988 St. Olav Gallery, Oslo

Gruppeutstillinger:

2026 ArtFair Oslo 2026, Atelieart/ GalleryLab, Romsås
2025 Forskerdagene, Galleri Backer, Borre
2023 Forskerdagene, Foajegalleriet, Notodden
2023 Work-In-Progress, Spitsbergen Art Center, Longyearbyen
2019 Utopian Paradise / Sublim Nature, Bærum Kunsthall
2017 Klimafestivalen 2017 / CAN, Deichmanske bibliotek, Oslo
2016 Skyggens tale, Edvard Munchs hage, Oslo
2010 26.10.2010, Petrozavodsk Art Hall, Russland
2009 Et spesielt sted, Pilot galleriet, Akershus kunstnersenter
2008 Østlandsutstillingen
2004 4 x 100, Stavanger Art Association
2003 Diary II, Dialog, Petrozavodsk Art Hall, Russland
2002 Høstutstillingen, Bergen Kunstmuseum
2001 Økonimi, Localmotives.com
2001 Diary I, Introduction, Karelian Modern Museum of Art , Russland
2000 Isskulpturfestivalen, Norsk Bremuseum, Fjærland
1999 Nordic landscape, Arnasing Museum, Island
1996 Norsk Billedhuggerforbunds jubileumsutstilling, Henie Onstad Kunstsenter, Høvik
1995 Silver & Hi-Tech, Kongsberg Jazz Festival
1993 Einzelzimmer / Enkeltrom, Kunst amt Kreuzberg, Berlin
1993 Enkeltrom / Einzelzimmer, Buskerud Kunstnersenter, Drammen
1993 KKK Lars Paalgaard med inviterte, Galleri Heer, Oslo
1993 Spillbulen, Kalle Grude m inviterte, Unge Kunstneres Samfunn, Oslo
1993 Passasje, Stavanger Kultursenter
1992 Telemarksutstillingen
1990 Junge kunst in Europa, Hannover Kunstmesse, Hannover
1989 Prenna II, Henie Onstad Kunstsenter, Høvik
1988 Prenna I, Nordens Hus, Reykjavik
1988 UKS Vårutstilling, Rogaland Kunstsenter, Stavanger

Juryarbeid:

2013 - 2015 Jurymedlem NEU/NOW European League of Institutes of the Arts, ELIA
1998 - 1999 Jurymedlem, Den nasjonale jury
1989 Juryleder, UKS Unge Kunstneris Samfunn

Residenser:

2024/25 Hanse-Wissenschaftskollege (HWK), Delmenhorst, Tyskland
2023 Kings Bay Research Station, Ny Aalesund, Svalbard
2023 Spitsbergen Art Center, Longyearbyen, Svalbard
2018 Berlin, Stavanger kommunes kunstnerbolig
2003 Petrozavodsk, Dialog, Russia
2001 Karelian and Petrozavodsk, Introduction, Russia
1996 Stavanger bykunstnerboligen, Gamlebyen, Stavanger
1997 Frida Hansens hus Stavanger
1990 Marcovic Laboratoium, Berlin
1988 Billedhuggerforeningen, Mófellsdalur og Landmannalaug, Island
1990 Atelier Arcueil, Paris, Statens Kunstakademi (Norge)
1990 Hannover, Junge Kunst in Europa
1991 Obrestad fyr, Jæren
1991 Sykkelfabrikken, Sandnes

Stipend/støtte:

2026 BKH utstillingsstip.
2024/25 Forskerstipend, Hanse-Wissenschaftskollege(HWK)
2023 – d.d. Billedkunstnernes Hjelpefond, tilskudd
2020 Billedkunstnernes hjelpefond
2023 Billedkunstnernes hjelpefond
2000 Billedkunstnernes hjelpefond
2018 Billedkunstnernes Vederlagsfond
2018 Stavanger kommune
2017 Statens utstillingsstipend
2014 Hilmarfestivalen/ Steinkjer kommune
2013 Billedkunstnernes Vederlagsfond
2008 Billedkunstnernes Vederlagsfond
2004 Billedkunstnernes Vederlagsfond
2003 Billedkunstnernes Vederlagsfond
2002 Billedkunstnernes Vederlagsfond
2001 Billedkunstnernes Vederlagsfond
1996 Billedkunstnernes Vederlagsfond
1994 Billedkunstnernes Vederlagsfond
1992 Billedkunstnernes Vederlagsfond
1991 Billedkunstnernes Vederlagsfond
1988 Billedkunstnernes Vederlagsfond
2001 Norsk kulturråd
1993 Norsk kulturråd
1988 Norsk kulturråd
1988 Norsk kulturråd
1999 Billedkunstnernes hjelpefond
1992 Ingerid, Synnøve og Elias Fegerstens Stiftelse
1991 Ingerid, Synnøve og Elias Fegerstens Stiftelse
1991 Anton C. Houens kunstnerstipend
1990 Det kongelige utenriksdepartementet
1988 Unge Kunstneres Samfund

Kunstprosjekt i det offentlige rom:

2020 Prosjekt Klesberget. Skulpturell utforming av landskap.
Flytting installasjon/monument over Erling Skjalgssons. Sola kulturpark.
1999 Obrestad Havn, landemerke Konvoi, Hå kommune
1996 Monument/installasjon 1000 års jubileum Erling Skalgsson, Sola
1989 Metodistkirkens barnehage, lekeskulptur, Stavanger

Kurator og konsulentarbeid:

2020 Kunstkonsulent for kunstprosjekt, byutvikling, Bryne kommune
2019 Kurator: Utstilling Utopian Paradise / Sublime Nature, Bærum Kunsthall
2017 Kunstkonsulent: Kunstprosjekt SAUDA. Sauda kommune
2017 Kunstkonsulent: Forprosjekt/analyse av kunst i off. rom/byutvikling, Sauda kommune
2005 - 08 Kunstkonsulent for Bogstad skole. Veidekke og Oslo kommune
2000 Et nytt kunstprosjekt i offentlig rom Tekst: E. Jarstø og P. H. Svalastog
1994 - 1997 Kurator og ansvarlig; Galleri 20 11 66, Oslo. 25 utstillinger i løpet av 3 år.

Publikasjoner:

2025 / 24 Hanse-Wissenschaftskollege - Publikasjon Årsrapport
2024 Plakat: GLOBAL BELONGING, Bærekraftseminar, USN
2019 Norsk Kunstårbok
2018 Atelierhus Tou Scene
2012 The Oslo Kabul Art Experiment, redaktør
2005 Karelsk dagbok / CD
2000 Høstutstillingen
2001 www. Localmotives.com
1999 Skulptur i Stavanger, Stavanger kommune
1998 Bekledning av et Rom, Galleri 201166 / Elisabeth Jarstø /
1997 Skulptur i Norge, Norsk Billedhuggerforening
1996 Miniatyr og monument, Elisabeth Jarstø
1995 Sølv & Hi Tech, Kongsberg Jazzfestival
1993 KKK, Kunstkritiker, Lars Paalgard
1993 Norsk kultur/Norwegian Culture, Berlin, Norsk Utenriksdept. /Norsk kulturråd /
1993 Enkeltrom/Einzelzimmer, Infiltration and Proliferation
1993 Einzelzimmer/Enkeltrom, Dokumentasjon
1994 Norsk Kunstårbok 1991
1991, Elisabeth Jarstø, Hå gamle Prestegard
1990 Junge kunst in Europa, Klinkhardt & Biermann

CV English Version:

Artistic practice
Lives and work in Oslo

Education:
2003 / 07                                     Oslo and Akershus University College, Norway
1983 / 87                                      National Academy of Fine Arts, Oslo, Norway
1985 / 86                                      The National School of Visual Arts & Handcraft, Reykjavik , Island
1982 / 83                                      Rogaland District College, Stavanger, Norway

Solo art projects / exhibitions:

2025 Artistic approaches in a time of global disruption and climate changes,
exhibition and lecture, Hanse-Wissenschaftskolleg (HWK), Institute of Advanced Study
2024                                             Transformation, Gallery Mellomrom Sagene
2018                                               Random Mutations, Bryne Art Association
2018                                               Natural Grids, Norwegian Forest Museum
2014                                               Your Democracy, Hilmar art and Music festival in Steinkjer
2008                                              In posisjon, Oslo Art Association
2004                                              Digital Works, Stavanger Art Association
2003                                              Sans Titre, Hordaland Artist Center, Bergen
2000                                              Rp & the World, Young Artists' Society, Oslo
2000                                              Rp & the World, Gallery III, Oslo
1999                                               Abo`vo, Kunsthall Post Modern, Lillehammer
1998                                               Open System, Uffizi Gallery, Høvik
1998                                               Clothing of a Room, Gallery 20 11 66, Artistbook
1995                                               Europe, Gallery 20 11 66, Oslo
1994 – 1997                           Gallery 20 11 66, Oslo, Art Exhibition Project
1991                                               1991, Hå Gamle Prestegaard, Jæren
1990                                               Prenna III, Marcovic laboratorium, Berlin
1988                                            St. Olav Gallery, Oslo

Group exhibitions / project:
2025 Research Days 2025, Gallery Backer, USN
2024 Potholes for Skolandsparken, Collaborative project with artist Line Sanne and art students at USN,
Kunst i spire / Art in Sprout Art Biennial, Telemark Art Museum/ University of South-Eastern Norway
2023                                              Research Days 2023, Foyer Gallery, USN
2023                                              Work-In-Progress, Spitsbergen Art Center, Longyearbyen
2019                                               Utopian Paradise / Sublim Nature, Bærum Kunsthall
2017                                               Climate Festival 2017 / CAN, Deichmanske library, Oslo
2016                                               The Speech of a Shadow, Edvard Munchs garden, Oslo
2010                                               26.10.2010, Petrozavodsk Art Hall, Russia
2009                                              A Very Special Place, The Pilot Gallery, Akershus
2008                                              Eastern Norway Exhibition
2004                                              4 x 100, Stavanger Art Association
2003                                              Diary II, Dialog, Petrozavodsk Art Hall, Russia
2002                                              Autumn Exhibition, Bergen Art Museum
2001                                               Economy, Localmotives.com
2001                                               Diary I, Introduction, Karelian Modern Museum of Art , Russia
2000                                              Ice Sculpture Festival, Norwegian Glacier Museum, Fjærland
1999                                               Nordic Landscape, Arnasing Museum, Island
1996                                               Norwegian Sculptors' Association's Anniversary Exhibition, Henie Onstad Art Center, Høvik
1995                                                Silver & Hi-Tech, Kongsberg Jazz Festival
1993                                                Einzelzimmer / Enkeltrom, Kunst amt Kreuzberg, Berlin
1993                                                Enkeltrom / Einzelzimmer, Buskerud Artist Center, Drammen
1993                                                KKK Lars Paalgaard with invitees, Gallery Heer, Oslo
1993                                                Spillbulen, Kalle Grude with invited, Young Artists' Society, Oslo
1993                                                Passage, Stavanger Cultural Centre
1992                                                Telemark Exhibition
1990                                                Junge Kunst In Europa, Hannover Art Fair, Hannover
1989                                                Prenna II, Henie Onstad Art Centre, Høvik
1988                                                Prenna I, The Nordic House, Reykjavik
1988                                                UKS Spring Exhibition, Rogaland Art Centre, Stavanger

Art Project In Public Space:
2020                                               Klesberget, Sola Municipality
2015                                                Landscape Formations, Sola Cultural Park
1999                                                CONVOY, Obrestad Harbour, Hå Municipality
1997 - 1994                                 Gallery 20 11 66, Oslo. Art Exhibition Project
1998                                                Book: Clothing A Room - Galleri 20 11 66” by Elisabeth Jarstø
1996                                                Sola Cultural Park, Monument: Erling Skjalgsson 1000th Anniversary
1996                                                Human Rights Prize, Nord - Jæren
1989                                                Opus, The Methodist Church's Kindergarten, play sculpture

Scholarships/Grants/Grants:

2026 BKH - Grant for Art-Exhibition- Visual Artists' Fund
2023 – d.d.                                   Activity Grants - Visual Artists' Fund
2020, 2023                                  Visual Artists' Fund
2018, 13, 08, 04, 03, 02, 01*         Visual Artists' Remuneration Fund
2018                                                Stavanger commune
2017                                                Government Exhibition Grant
2014                                                Hilmar festival/ Steinkjer municipality
2001                                                Equipment support - Arts Council Norway
2000 -1999                                  2 years Grant - Visual Artist's Fund
1996,  - 94,  - 92, - 91  *         Visual Artists' Remuneration Fund
1993                                                Arts Council Norway
1992- 1993                                  2-years Grant, Ingerid, Synnøve and Elias Fegersten's Foundation for Norwegian Visual Artists
1991                                                Anton C. Houens Grant for Artists
1990                                               The Royal Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Culture Department
1988                                                Debutant, Arts Council Norway
1988                                                Arts Council Norway
1988 *                                           Visual Artists' Remuneration Fund
1988                                              Young Artists' Society

Jury work:
2013 - 2015                                 Jury member NEU/NOW The European League of Institutes of the Arts
1998 - 1999                                 Jury member The national jury in Norway
1989                                              Chair of the Jury Young Artists' Society, Oslo

Curator and consultant work:
2020                                               Art consultant for art project in roundabout, urban development at Bryne
2019                                                Curator: Exhibition Utopian Paradise / Sublime Nature, Bærum Kunsthall
2017                                                Art consultant: Art project SAUDA. Client: Sauda comm., urban development
2017                                                Art consultant: Pre-project/analysis of art in the off. rom/urban development
2005 - 08                                      Art consultant for Bogstad school. Client: Veidekke and Oslo commune
2000                                            A New art Project in Public Space Text: E. Jarstø and P. H. Svalastog
1994 - 1997                                 Curator and in charge; Galleri 20 11 66, Oslo. 25 exhibitions during 3 years.

Residence :
2024 – 25 Fellowship as Artist-in-Residences, Hanse-Wissenschaftskolleg (HWK), Institute of Advanced Study, Germany
2023                                               Kings Bay Research Station, Ny Aalesund, Svalbard
2023                                               Spitsbergen Art Center, Longyearbyen, Svalbard
2018                                                Berlin, Stavanger Municipality's artist residence
2003-                                              Petrozavodsk, Dialog, Russia
2001-                                              Karelian and Petrozavodsk, Introduction, Russia
1996-                                              Stavanger City Artist's Residence, Old Town, Stavanger
1997-                                              Frida Hansens house, Stavanger
1990-                                              Marcovic Laboratoium, Berlin
1988-                                              Sculptor Society, Mófellsdalur and Landmannalaug, Iceland
1990-                                              Atelier Arcueil, Paris, National Academy of Fine Arts(Norway),
1990-                                              Junge Kunst in Europa, Hannover
1991-                                              Obrestad Lighthouse, Jæren
1991-                                              Bicycle Factory, Sandnes

Publications:

2025 / 24 Hanse-Wissenschaftskollege - Publication Annual Report
2024                                               Poster: GLOBAL BELONGING, Sustainability Seminar, USN
2019                                                Norwegian Art Yearbook
2018                                                Atelier house Tou Scene
2012                                                The Oslo Kabul Art Experiment, editor
2005                                               Karelian Diary / CD
2000                                               The Autumn Exhibition
2001                                                www.Localmotives.com
1999                                                Sculpture in Stavanger, Stavanger Municipality
1998                                                Clothing  A Room, Galleri 201166/ Elisabeth Jarstø / Book Publishing Nordic countries etc..
1997                                                Sculpture in Norway, Norwegian Sculptors' Association
1996                                                Miniature and Monument, Elisabeth Jarstø
1995                                                Silver & Hi Tech, Kongsberg Jazz Festival
1993                                                KKK, Art Critic, Lars Paalgard
1993                                                Norsk kultur, Norwegian/Berlin
1993                                                Enkeltrom/ Einzelzimmer, Infiltration and Proliferation
1993                                                Einzelzimmer/ Enkeltrom, Documentation
1994                                                Norwegian Art Yearbook
1991                                                1991, Elisabeth Jarstø, Hå gamle Prestegard
1990                                               Junge kunst in Europa, Klinkhardt & Biermann