Kristina Elise Ovrevoll Søbstad is a distinguished Canadian-Norwegian visual artist who splits her time between Newfoundland and Nova Scotia, Canada. She obtained her Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) from NSCAD University in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 2010. Since embarking on her artistic career in 2007, Søbstad has showcased her work in over 275 international group and solo exhibitions. Her portfolio demonstrates a broad and dynamic range of artistic expression, with her works held in prestigious collections worldwide. In recent years, Søbstad completed a notable residency and exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art in Chiloe, Chile, supported by funding from ArtsNL. This residency reflected her commitment to engaging with diverse cultural contexts and to expanding her artistic horizons. Søbstad’s work has been acquired by several important art institutions, most recently the Nova Scotia Art Bank, as well as the Canada Council Art Bank, the Provincial Art Bank of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Francophile Art Bank in Paris, France. Søbstad’s art has also been recognized beyond traditional galleries. Her work graces the cover of the bestselling academic book “Reaching Through Resistance” by Dr. Allan Abbass, indicating her impact on both the visual arts and academic communities. Søbstad’s recent solo exhibition “Unbound” with the Christina Parker Gallery in St. John’s, Newfoundland was honored by the RBC Art and Dinner series underlining her active presence and ongoing contributions to the art world. Recently, Kristina has been appointed to the board of the Canadian Art Foundation.
Some kind of madness
Eyes closed head first
Moby Dick
Wanderings
Strange and beautiful
Bird song
Can I go nowhere with you
Let's tesselate
Ruminating
Sweet as a morning sunrise
Moon dance
Just to have you (I)
Just to have you (II)
Hold on
Just wait
When you grab a hold of me
This rain changes everything
My heart ran away from me
Some kind of rain
It's not a sad thing, it's just nature on the move
Keep with me