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Sveinung Iversen

About

Sveinung Iversen, born in Voss, Norway in 1954, resides in the picturesque region of  Western Norway where he makes print artwork and paintings.

Identifying himself as both a graphic artist and a painter, Iversen has traversed various artistic styles over the years. While he has predominantly explored realistic expressions through etchings, his portfolio includes notable pieces themed around nuclear threats, showcased in large-scale etchings. Themes revolving around nature and the human form have been enduring motifs in his work, rendered in mediums ranging from etchings to watercolors and oil paintings.

Educated at the Bergen National Academy of the Arts from 1973 to 1977, Iversen has had over 60 solo exhibitions since his debut in 1976. He has  participated in exhibitions spanning Denmark, Sweden, Lithuania, The Orkney Islands, Bulgaria, Portugal, and Japan.

In 2013, Iversen won the first prize at the BELA Biennale for European and Latin American graphic art in Osaka.  His works are represented in the collections of art institutions such as the Norwegian National Museum of Art and several regional art museums across Norway.

CV

Education:

  • Bergen Kunst- og Handtverksskule 1973-77

Awards:

  • Voss kommune sin kulturpris 2014
  • Førstepris på BELA biennale for Europeisk og Latinamerikanske grafikk, Osaka, Japan 2013.

Purchased of (selected):

  • Nationalgalleriet
  • Riksgalleriet
  • Bergen Billedgalleri
  • Nordenfjeldske Kunstindustrimuseum
  • Oslo Kommunale Kunstsamlinger
  • Norsk Kulturråd
  • Sørlandets Kunstmuseum
  • Sogn og Fjordane Kunstmuseum

Selected Solo Exhibitions:

  • Voss Kunstlag: Festivalutstilling Vossajazz 2022
  • Galleri Sagesund 2019, 15
  • Galleri Finborud/Finne 2015
  • Galleri Mjøsvågen, Osterøy 2016, 12
  • Galleri Allmenningen, Bergen 2015, 12, 09, 06, 03, 1997
  • Galleri Store Ringheim, Voss 2011
  • Voss Kunstlag, Voss 2010, 1991, 86, 85, 83, 81, 78, 77
  • Galleri Skagen, Trondheim 2007
  • Galleri Nils Bergslien, Eidfjord 2007
  • Søgne gamle prestegård, Søgne 2006
  • Turtagrø, ( Galleri Allmenningen) 2004
  • Volda Kunstlag, Volda 2003
  • Galleri Guddal, Rosendal 2002
  • Galleri Osebro, Porsgrunn 2002, 1996
  • Tvedestrand Kunstforening, Tvedestrand 2002
  • Galleri Finse, Finse 2002
  • Sogn og Fjordane Kunstmuseum, Førde 2001
  • Galleri Bi-Z, Kristiansand 2000
  • Galleri Voss, Voss 2000
  • Risør Kunstforening 1998
  • Galleri Snikkeriet, Rosendal 1998
  • Galleri AK, Voss 1998, 1993
  • Galleri Parken, Bergen 1995, 1991
  • Hol Kunstforening, Geilo 1993
  • Sogndal Kunstlag, Sogndal 1993
  • Odda Kunstforening, Odda 1993
  • Ose kulturverkstad, Setesdal 1992
  • Kunstnarhuset, Gvarv 1991
  • Rælingen Kunstforening 1990
  • Hå Gamle Prestegård, Jæren 1990
  • Galleri Roenland, Jevnaker 1990
  • Bergens Kunstforening, Bergen 1986
  • Andøy Kunstforening 1985
  • Sandefjord Kunstforening, Sandefjord 1985
  • Høyanger Kunstforening, Høyanger 1985
  • Galleri Norske Grafikere, Oslo 1984
  • Galleri Øyri, Lærdal 1983,
  • Grafikkhuset, Bergen 1982
  • Stord Kunstlag 1982

Annual and Regional Exhibitions:

  • Haustutstillingen 1999, 98, 96, 95, 91, 87, 86, 84, 82, 78, 76
  • Vestlandsutstilling 1996, 95, 93, 92, 91, 89, 88, 87, 85, 93, 81, 80, 79,77,76

Group and Collective Exhibitions (selected):

  • 9th edition of the Douro Printmaking Biennal, 2018.
  • BELA biennale for Europeisk og Latinam. grafikk, Osaka, Japan 2013. Vinnar av 1.pris
  • Hjadlane Galleri, Osa: 2012, 1992
  • ”Nordisk landskap”, Dronninglund Kunstcenter, Dannmark 2005
  • M.K. Ciurlonis Nasjonalmuseum i Kaunas, Litauen 1998
  • Nordgrafia, Gotland 1996
  • Bulgaria Printmakers Union, Sofia 1995
  • Galleri Branntårnet, Risør 1995
  • Art-95, Heimdal, Trondheim: 1995
  • Galleri Osebro, Porsgrunn: 1994.
  • Galleri Allmenningen, Bergen: 1994
  • ”Erotikk og grafikk,” Aktuell Kunst, Oslo: 1991
  • Seljordsutstillingen: 1991
  • Galleri Brandstrup, Moss: 1990
  • Galleri Bi-Z, Kristiansand: 1988
  • Pier Art Centre, Orknøyane: 1988
  • Metallgrafikk, Norske Grafikere: 1986
  • ”Bilder frå arbeidslivet, ” Aktuell Kunst, Oslo: 1980

Grants:

  • Vederlagsfondets stipend 2013-14, 2012, 06, 05, 04, 01, 1998, 96, 92
  • Unni Kiellands legat 1997
  • Bildende Kunstneres Hjelpefonds materialstipend 1995
  • Statens materialstipend 1989
  • Statens reise- eller studiestipend 1985
  • Hordaland fylkes kulturstipend 1978

Other:

  • Vossajazz-logo 1976