Letters from within
As life is forever changing, so am I
From an early age I have known that I wanted to create. My first experience with art was a beautiful drawing of a flower that my mother made for me when I was 8 years old. In my eyes it was magical and it made me want to learn how to draw. I took art classes in high school, and at the age of 24, I decided to go get a degree in art and design, moving first to Switzerland, and then to California. It was during this time that I had the most rapid creative-growth of my life. I was expanding my creative universe every day. Design and brand identity became my work and my passion… to this day.
As life gives me challenges to overcome - I change as a result
I started to create when going through challenging times to disconnect from stressful situations. Struggles became a possibility to grow. It was like my soul started writing letters to me but with images as words. Giving me support, hope and joy. Letting go of everything in that moment made me connect to my soul. The result was that my first solo exhibit in 2012 called "Truth be told". The feedback was overwhelming. I was left with the notion that art can communicate soul to soul and has the power to heal and uplift. This is the reason for why I continue to create and share my art.
Art as a tool for change
I am driven by wanting to share with others what these life lessons have taught me. I have educated myself on the topic of mental training, creativity and change. Through my company Cresprio I now facilitate for large companies using creative tools for corporate change and innovation. I also coach entrepreneurs on developing their personal brand and artists to connect to their unique creative soul so they can find their authentic expression.
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Sissel
EXHIBITS
SUMMEREXHIBIT
Villa Malla, Filtvet 2022
5.7-3.8.
SERIA AMORE
April-October 2019
Galleri Walaker 300, Hotel Walaker, Solvorn
HJEMKOMSTEN, RÆLINGEN KUNSTFORENING
Opening November 3rd 2018
PRECIOUS (VERDIFULL)
December 2015
Oslo International Hub
SOMMER PÅ GALLERI RØNNING
May-August 2016
Summerexhibit
Galleri Rønning, Skien
INNER LANDSCAPES
11. july - 27. sept 2015
Galleri Walaker 300, Hotel Walaker, Solvorn
SPATIAL ARTICULATION
12. June - 2. July 2015
Agora Gallery, New York
NYTTÅRSKONSERT KOLBEN
Desember 2014
Årets kunstner til nyttårskonsertene
Kolben Kulturhus
LETTERS FROM WITHIN
Juli 2013
Oslofjorden Kunstsenter, Drøbak
LETTERS FROM WITHIN, utvalg
April-Mai 2013
Theatercafeen, Oslo
TRUTH BE TOLD
27. okt - 11. nov 2012
Dalype galleri, Oslo
LINGERING MOMENTS
11. februar - 13. februar 2011
Galleri S9, Oslo
NO LOOSE ENDS
Summerexhibit 2009
Galleri Tjuvholmen, Oslo, Norway
Galleri Smedjan, Tjörn, Sweden
The Gallery, Helsingfors, Sweden
COMISSIONS
Hotel Continental
Asolvi
View
Telia
Highsoft
Visma
MyProduction
PRESS
Exhibit Rælingen kunstforening
Video from the art opening at Agora Gallery,
New York.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJLWazwGDFI
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Article from a New York based Studio
http://alfalfastudio.com/2015/06/16/on-view-now-sissel-hovden-spatial-articulation/
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Article about the New York exhibit
http://www.nyartbeat.com/event/2015/1C35
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FineArt artist page in Norwegian
https://www.fineart.no/kunstner/sissel-hovden
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Hotel Continental
https://www.hotelcontinental.no/om-oss/kunst-kultur
Andre artikler:
https://www.oslofjordkunst.no/?page_id=353
BrandArt
I have developed a method called BrandArt. It´s a creative and unique communication solutions that make your office environment an exciting representation of your brand, corporate culture and strategy, often through the involvement of employees!
Allowing employees to creatively set the framework for visual reference is a great way to anchor a strategy. The result of the creative workshop is translated into artistic expressions that can be used on the premises or as part of the brand on other platforms.
Contact me for a presentation.
All images copyright: Sissel Hovden 2021