Iliana Papadimitriou
(She/her)
Address: Kunsthøgskolen i Oslo, Fossveien 24, 0551 Oslo
Floor: 1
Room number: Keramikk MA box
The studio is open Saturday 26 April from 12-17
Where do ceramics, philosophy and scent intersect?
Drawing from my background in academic philosophy, my primary focus is on objects; how do we define and experience objects? How do metaphysical properties materialise? What does it mean to give an object form? Materiality, sense data and tactility are called into question in my artistic practice. My work is reflective, analytic and object-focused. The primary mediums I utilise in my work are: ceramics, carving (stone, plaster) and scent materials. In short, my work is an ongoing exploration of the boundaries of perception: a visual philosophy, bridging the gap between the tangible and the abstract.
ceramics, abstract sculpture, technology, stone
Olfactive Site - 2024 - glazed stoneware and scented wax - Gallery Seilduken
'RESTING NARCISSUS' CARVED AND LACQUERED PLASTER, (67 X 14 X 59 CM), 2021
'BETWEEN FORM AND SURFACE', STONEWARE SCULPTURE, (130 X 130 X 245 CM), 2023
SPF 1240 - Thrown, glazed stoneware with handmade suncream - Velferden Sandbekk
In my studio
Ceramics, tools, scented materials :)
Planned projects and exhibitions
MA2 show June 2025
CV
EDUCATION
Oslo National Academy of the Arts
Medium and Material-based Art (Ceramics)
MA 2023 – 2025
BA 2020 – 2023
King’s College London
Philosophy MA
2016 – 2018
Achieved: Pass with Merit
University of Southampton
Philosophy with English Literature BA
+ University of Bergen – Erasmus semester (2015)
2013 – 2016
Achieved: Upper Second-Class Honours
VOLUNTEER WORK – ART:
Oslo Open: Studio Tours
2022, 2023
Leading artist studio tours for public groups (roughly 30 participants).
Meeting Oslo-based artists, discussing mediation of their work prior to presenting.
Collect 2018: The International Fair for Contemporary Objects
Saatchi Gallery London
2018
Arranged the ‘Artist’s Room’, international artist space.
Assisted in the gallery’s cloakroom.
Gave information and directions to exhibiting artists and members of the public.
Workshop Coordination & Active YCC member
Crafts Council England, London
2018- present
Planned, developed and led public workshops in cooperation with major galleries including: Barbican, Central St. Martins. More than 100 participants each.
Created marketing materials and content for events, including: Artist v Machine pop-up at the Barbican, Tatty Devine exhibition. Managed social channels for YCC as a placement.
ARTISTIC WORK
- Led a corresponding kid’s workshop weekend (ages 3+) at NITJA Lillestrøm alongside ‘A Future in Clay’ exhibition. 40+ participants. Also created marketing materials for NITJA.
- AB Projects, US: participating in ceramics discussions and seminars
- Crafts Council England: YCC member meetings
October 2022 – April 2023
Erasmus CRAFT
Large Scale Sculpture Course (student led)
One of three founding members that: organized, found funding, hired a tutor, and brought the course to fruition.
Nominated as one of two students to be filmed for the entire duration, creating a 2.5m tall ceramic sculpture. Film will premiere as part of the Erasmus CRAFT Project
EXHIBITIONS:
05-18 January 2025
In the Corner of my Eye, RAM Galleri
5-15 May 2023
Avgangsutstilling – Oslo National Academy of the Arts
10 – 15 February 2023
‘Brick’ Pop-Up KHiO Ceramics exhibition with Keith Harrison
Byggetorget Oslo
24 – 26 November
2022
‘Metaphrasis’
Galleri Seilduken 2, Oslo
6 – 8 January 2023
‘Pop-Up!’
Resepsjonsgalleriet, Oslo
5 – 8 May 2022
‘A Future in Clay’
NITJA, Lillestrøm
18 – 21 November 2021
‘Tirsdagsforum Presents: ON IT’
Formsalen, Oslo
21 – 24 October 2021
‘PROTOLITHS’
Galleri Seilduken 1, Oslo
15 – 22 April 2020
‘New Artefacts’
Resepsjonsgalleriet Oslo