Halvor Skiftun Digernes
(He/him)
Address: Bøgata 22, 0655 Oslo
Floor: 1. etasje
The studio is open Saturday 27 April from 12-17
I work with natural materials, primarily sourced by myself, to craft glazes. I’m want to share details about everything I apply to my sculpted or wheel thrown objects, detailing the processes they undergo. This encompasses ash glazes, local clays, stones, other organic materials, or the influence of smoke and gases from various firings. Through these elements, I aim to imbue the objects with a narrative and a artistic essence.
I want the observer to feel engaged by gaining insights and understanding into the different facets of the processes and craftsmanship dedicated to my works.
Ceramics
In my studio
At my studio, there will be opportunities to purchase my ceramics. I will have a selection of hand-thrown cups, bowls, and plates available. Apart from this it will be music, some locally baked goods, and fresh coffee from Fuglen."
Planned projects and exhibitions
February – Træna Winter Festival – artist talk and launch of cups glazed exclusively with materials from Træna.
May – Solo exhibition at Quarter Room (gallery/bar) in Tokyo.
May – Exhibition at T-Michael and Norwegian Rain in Bergen.
September – Commissioned work for the cultural capital Bodø2024 by Andreas Delsett and Bodø Municipality.
Additionally, there will be numerous events, workshops, and sales exhibitions at Studio Håndkraft throughout the year.
CV
Halvor Skiftun Digernes
Artistic CV
Education
2019-2022: Bachelor, Fine Arts and Crafts, Ceramics, Oslo National Academy of the Arts (KHiO) 2002-2005: Bachelor, Hotel Management, University of Stavanger 1996-1999: High school, drama program, Hartvig Nissen SchoolExhibitions/Projects/Craft-related Work
2023
“Havnelangs” – conducted a blue clay art workshop for children at Vippa, Oslo. Artist in residence in Træna in June-July. Exhibition on Husøy showcasing the art project “In Nature’s Deep,” artist talk, and experimental archaeological pit firing on the island Sanna. Helgelandsmuseet purchased an item from the exhibition for their collection. “Hiding in Plain Sight (or Not)” (ongoing until 2027) – Collaborative project with Bård Torgersen, ceramic objects with text placed in various settings, exposed to nature, people, and time. Pit-fired ceramic urn, commissioned work for Stian Ådlandsvik for his solo exhibition “Control+/-Belonging” at Kinokino, Sandnes. Production of unique utility objects for Michelin restaurants Hot Shop (Oslo), Hyde (Oslo), and Lysverket (Bergen). Artist talk on personal artistic practice at “Ta Træna med storm,” an interdisciplinary festival in Træna, February 9-12. “Muffelboyz” – scorched ceramics, duo exhibition with ceramicist Audun Jansen Haga, restaurant Brutus, Oslo.2022
“Can You Handle It” – 25 ceramic handles specially made for a beer bar in Tokyo, glazed with materials solely from Norway: stones, clay, sheep skull ash, and barley ash from beer production. Presentation at ØL bar, Nihonbashi, Tokyo, Japan. “Fjorden” – Solo exhibition of the jar “Fjorden” and a performance/concert inside the jar by Lars Horntvedt, Vippa, Oslo. Collaboration with Bendik Kaltenborn on ceramic objects for his exhibition at Kittelsenmuseet. The museum acquired one of the objects for their collection. “Bones and Stones” – Ceramic objects for decoration in Lysverket restaurant, Bergen. “Mudder” – Group exhibition, Varmebadet, Drøbak. “Theting” – Ceramic instrument maker and collaborating performing artist with Ole & Silje Huleboer, Oslo/Træna.2021
“In Nature’s Deep” – Artist in residence, Husøy, Træna kommune. Festival artist, Velvær på Selvær, Selvær, Træna kommune. Ceramic pit-firing project at Losæter, Cultural Hub for Urban Agriculture, Oslo. “Waste None” – Ceramic cups glazed with food waste ash from Maaemo, for The Conservatory (Maaemo’s cocktail bar), Oslo. “Toalettspeil” – Made from crushed toilet and local clay, in the restroom of KIOSK café, Galgeberg, Oslo.2020
“Østers på Østers” – Collaboration on oyster-shaped drink vessels glazed with oysters, and production of drinks containing oysters, with restaurant Credo, Trondheim.2019
“Mugshot” – Performance and launch event with Bård Torgersen, created jugs and cups for the cocktail bar Human Mote, Tøyen, Oslo. “Mørkild” – Establishment, construction, and first firing of a smoke-free wood-fired kiln at Mørk gård, Sætre, Hurum.Planned Projects
Artist talk about the future underwater project “Bunnsunken,” and the launch of the Træna cup glazed exclusively with raw materials from Træna, collected in the summer of 2023, at “Ta Træna med storm,” an interdisciplinary festival in Træna, February 8-11, 2024. “Tang og Leire” with Håvard Arnhoff (artist and architect), workshop and exhibition at Studio Håndkraft, spring 2024. In discussions about a possible workshop/exhibition with Stian Ådlandsvik (artist) at Studio Håndkraft. “Lek og Leire på Håndkraft” – Production of ceramic sculptures by kindergarten children from Ullensakergata and Vålerenggata kindergarten, September 2024. Exhibition at Norwegian Rain / T Michael in Bergen, featuring burned textile and clay, May 2024. In discussions about a possible project (process/workshop) with Are Mokkelbost at Studio Håndkraft.Scholarships and Other Artist Support
2023: Various grants for newly graduated artists from the Norwegian Arts Council. 2023: Artist in residence, conclusion of the project “In Nature’s Deep,” Træna kommune. 2021: Artist in residence, start of the project “In Nature’s Deep,” Træna kommune.Student Exhibitions and Other Activities
2023: Produced instructional videos for Craft and Decoding Ceramics, “Ash Glaze from Crayfish” and “Pit Firing.” 2023: Substitute course leader for three introductory courses at the ceramic department, Oslo National Academy of the Arts (KHiO). 2022: Ceramic study trip to Kyoto, Japan, visited renowned ceramic artist Shin Murata, organized by Takashi Murakami and his gallery Kaikaikiki. 2022: Graduation exhibition KHIO material-based fine arts and crafts, student group exhibition, Oslo. 2022: Curated and organized a crafts Christmas market at Vippa Oslo, December 3-4 and 9-10. 2022: Produced instructional video for Craft Norway and Khio, “Saggerbox Firing.” 2020: “Så Kom Fremtiden” – Kunstplass, group exhibition (organized by KHiO), Kvadraturen Oslo. 2020: “Transformasjon” – Galleri Seilduken (KHiO), solo exhibition and performance, Oslo. 2020: “Transformasjon” – Short film. Director, actor, and producer. 2019-Founder and board member, Mørkild. Built a clean-burning ceramic kiln at Mørk gård, Hurum. 2019-2022: Member, Galleri Seilduken, student-run art gallery at Oslo National Academy of the Arts. 2018: Ceramic study trip, Mashiko, Japan, visited Tomoo Hamada, grandson of Shoji Hamada (one of the founders of the Mingei movement). 2018: Wood-fired kiln/ceramic study trip, Bornholm, self-initiated visit.Press
In-depth interview in Japan Times.Website/Social Media
Instagram: Halvor Skiftun Digernes and Studio Håndkraft. Website: [https://www.hsdceramics.com/