Johanna Hoffsten
(She/her)
Address: Mariboes gate 11, 0183 Oslo
Floor: 4, Øverste etasje
Room number: Første atelier til høyre
The studio is open Sunday 27 April from 12-17
My art is a reflection of our time, a mirror of social dynamics, and a commentary on the state of the world. Through a style that combines playful colors with critique and humor with seriousness, I aim to challenge the viewer’s perception and create reflection around societal norms and expectations. For me, art is a way to understand the deeper structures that shape our reality, with each work responding to the visible and hidden aspects of society. I express myself through multiple techniques—painting, sculpture, ceramics, installation, and stop-motion.
Painting, sculpture, ceramics, installation, stop-motion, film, Animation
Johanna Hoffsten. Ladies in pink. 2023. 2.4 meter.
The Trial. Johanna Hoffsten. 2023. 180 x 110 cm. Oil on canvas
“It’s a nice sunny day to die”. Johanna Hoffsten. 100 x 81 cm. Oil on canvas. 2023.
America’s Sweethearts: The Cheerleader Uprising. Johanna Hoffsten. Oil on canvas. 2024. 83 x 60 cm.
In my studio
In my studio, you can experience my art in an inspiring working environment. I have set up a small exhibition where you can see finished works while I work on new projects. You are welcome to come by, view the art, follow my process, and ask questions if you wish.
Planned projects and exhibitions
I am currently working on two series: Fallfrukt and Pink Revolution. In Pink Revolution, which includes both paintings and sculptures, I explore women who, with playful defiance against societal norms, take center stage and transform the rules meant to bind them into tools of resistance. With exaggerated wide smiles and bold red lipstick, reminiscent of suffragettes, these women are ready to take over the world.
In addition, I am participating in two group exhibitions at the beginning of the year: Liljevalchs Vårsalong and Salong Östergötland. More projects and exhibitions will follow later.
CV
EDUCATION:
- Lunnevads Folkhøgskola Art school 2014 – 2018
- Lunnevads Folkhøgskola Artlab Aug 2018 – 2019
Oslo National Academy of the Arts, Fine art, 2019 – 2023
EXHIBITIONS:
- Surely hope that we can fix our differences soon, Galleri Skådebanan, Linköping Sweden, 2024
-Vårsalongen, Liljevalchs. Stockholm. Group Show. 2024
- National Academy of the Arts Graduation Show, Oslo, Group show, 2023
- Fallfrukt, Galleri Seilduken, Oslo, Solo show. 2023
- Statens kunstutstilling, Høstutstillingen, kunstnerners hus, Group Show, 2022
Living my best housewife life: The family album. POM Gallery. Mariefred. Solo show. 2022 –
-Vårsalongen. Liljevalchs. Group Show, Stockholm, 2021
- Visions of pink in the rose colored villa. Oslo. Group show. 2021
- Hoffsten x 3. Galleri Sander. Linköping. Group show. 2020
- Döttrarna. Saabs art association. Gothenburg. Group show. 2019
Under samma tak. Östergötlands museum. Linköping. Group show. 2016 & 2019