Kristina Søbstad – Dreamland

Christina Parker Gallery is pleased to announce Dreamland ~
an Exhibition of New Work by Kristina Søbstad.
Join us for the Opening Reception on Friday, October 9th, 6–8pm.
Kristina Søbstad will be in attendance. Music provided Boyd Chubbs.

Dreamland will continue until October 31st, 2026

Download Dreamland Visual Catalogue

“Dreamland is a reflection on the rugged beauty of Newfoundland—a place where land, sea, and sky meet in an ever-changing dialogue. Through this exhibition, I explore the quiet power of the island’s windswept coastlines, weathered landscapes, and vast open spaces, finding beauty in both their rawness and their resilience. Newfoundland carries a sense of otherworldliness: familiar yet untamed, grounded yet dreamlike. These works are an attempt to capture that feeling—the stillness before a storm, the shifting light across the ocean, and the enduring presence of the land—inviting the viewer into a landscape that feels as much imagined as remembered.” ~ Kristina Søbstad

BIOGRAPHY  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.