Astrid Heimer

(She/her)
Address: Ingebret Andersens vei 6, 0955 Oslo
Floor: 2
The studio is open Saturday 26 April from 12-17

As a ceramic artist, I am interested in how clay can impact sculptural expressions. The sculptures often appear as traces of human(-like) form. The topic for my doctoral thesis is haptic comprehension of form based on an exploration of the grip as core, structure, and movements. “Bergtatt” and “Into the grip and outwards in loops” (portfolio) are examples of the continuation of my research. The sculptures are also examples of techniques that emphasize plasticity in clay. Sand modeling is used as a finely tuned tool to freeze the clay’s inherent movements. The pulling method allows for dynamic lines in spatial forms.

Ceramic art

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‘Into the bone and outwards in loops’ Astrid Heimer Modelling, pulling tecnique (porcelen) Serie sculptures (each sculpture ca. 35x28x 30) 2023 Laterna Magica, Helsinki, Finland Photo: Malene Pedersen

'Bergtatt' Astrid Heimer Sandmodeling Serie sculptures (h. 38, 36, 26cm) 2024 Photo: Helena H. Rognstad

'Bergtatt' Astrid Heimer Sandmodeling Serie sculptures (h. 20, 25, 27cm) 2024 Photo: Helena H. Rognstad

In my studio

During the visit to my studio, visitors will see an extensive repertoire of sculptures and objects. There will also be a demonstration of sand modeling and pulling technique. Finger food and good drinks will be served.

Planned projects and exhibitions

August 2025, Artist in residency at the Monumentalverksted SKK, Norway

CV

Education:
2012-2020 PhD Program in Culture Studies, University of South-Eastern Norway
1983-1987 Diploma (ceramic dep.), National College of Art and Design, Oslo, Norway.

Exhibition (since 2013)
2024 Bergtatt – Måråslått exhibition and concert, Vellene, Guddal, Norway
2023 Motions and Connections, Laterna Magica, Helsinky, Finland
2023 Investigation craft practices across Europe, Craft Hub International Exhibition.
https://www.crafthub.eu/
2022 IAC Members’ Best Exhibition. Digital exhibition
https://assets.artplacer.com/virtual-exhibitions/?i=4662
2022 DIALOG Samarbeid- KunstSkansen og Guttormsgaards Arkiv, Blaker, Norway
2019 MÅ, RAM Galleri, Oslo, Norway
2014 Movements of Making, AoR, Alto University, Helsinki, Finland