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Torill Sæther Krekke

Professional Fine artist:

Torill Sæther Krekke is a Norwegian visual artist specializing primarily in painting, working in an expressionist style. Her artistic practice also includes photography and film production.

She has exhibited extensively in Norway, Spain, and Italy, with her works held in both private and public collections.

Before committing full-time to her art career in 2004, Torill spent seven years working in the film industry as a producer of commercial productions. She holds formal art education credentials from institutions in Arizona, USA, and Madrid, Spain. Born in Oslo, she currently lives and works just outside Lillehammer, Norway.

Education

  • Fine-Art student-Studio Antonio Escobar, Madrid: 2002-2005
  • Bachelor of Art Degree in Film Production : Arizona state University 1989-1992
  • Minor degree in Photography at Arizona State University. 1989-1992
  • Master of Management in  Organizational Psychology.1999-2001

Exhibitions (Selection)

  • 2023: Juni. Øvrevoll Galloppbane, kunstprosjekt med 8 kunstnere. I samarbeid med “Thea Steens minnefond,”
  • 2022. Sommerutstilling Rudi gard.
  • 2020-2021. Covid19…Mye avlyst.
  • 2020 Kunstprosjekt med flere kunstnere i Innlandet Kulturformidling. Utsatt på ubestemt tid. Pga Covid19
  • 2020.Mai. Fellesutstilling i Venezia. Avlyst pga Covid 19
  • 2020-April. Fellesutstilling i Bologna. Avlyst pga Covid 19
  • 2020: Vinterfestivalen i Ringebu, HEV, POP-Up utstilling. Februar
  • 2019: Desemberutstilling Ringebu Prestgård
  • 2017/18:Art&Vintage Pop up utstilling
  • 2017: London Art Biennale, attending with 2 artworks. 29.3-2.4.2017
  • 2016 Bangkok art project: “Simple living “-Down by the river. (life along the canals in Bangkok)
  • 2014/15/16 Exhibition-tour through Norway with my exhibition “To be or not to be” purchased in it´s entirety by the “Norwegian Cancer Society”
  • 2014: Summerexhibitor: “Kinchdagene”, Hardanger
  • 2014: Art-project, Barcelona
  • 2013: “Eyecandy” Rudi gard, summer exhibitor
  • 2013: Madrid, special event, Bellas Artes
  • 2013: Galleri Gulden Kunstverk “Bjørn Eidsvåg expressions”
  • 2011: Art Camp. Krekke Camping. Avlyst pga storflom.
  • 2011: 2° Rassegna Internazionale di Fotografia Sicily, Italy,  
  • 2010: Art Museum of Chianciano, Italy, Digital art and photography. Biennale. 3 works. Earned 2 silvermedals. .
  • 2010:  Weidemannsamlingen,/Ringebu prestegard. Norway, Solo Exhibition, «To be or not to be»
  • 2009: Moster Amfi,  westcoast, Norway; «Miss Saigon» Solo exhibition.
  • 2008: «Oriental» Galeria Duayer, Madrid, Solo exhibition.
  • 2007: «My Madrid» Gallery Dreyer, Lillehammer, Solo exhibition.
  • 2006: «Spring» ,Gallery Elenor, Oslo, Solo exhibition.
  • 2005: «Homecoming», Ilsetra, Hafjell, Solo exhibition.
  • 2005: «Hasta Luego»: Galeria Holmes, Madrid, Solo exhibition.
  • 2005: «Autumn leaves»: Galería de Arte Francisco Duayer, Madrid, Solo exhibition.
  • 2004 : «Ocean Breeze», Sala de Exposiciones Tierra de Fuego, Madrid, Solo exhibition.

Group and collectives exhibitions

  • 2009: Kinckhouse Art gallery, Hardanger
  • 2007: Rudi Gallery, Norway
  • 2005 Centros culturales Carril del Conde, Madrid
  • 2004  Centros culturales sta. Virgilia og Carril del Conde, Madrid

Purchase Public & institutions

  • The Norwegian National Cancer Society ( entire exhibition:” To be or not to be”)
  • Embassy of  Kasakhstan, Madrid.
  • Vodafone, Madrid,
  • Norwegian shipping association,
  • MR-Consulting
  • Hafjell Lodge.
  • Kiwi, Region innland.
  • Strandtorget shoppingcentre, Lillehammer.
  • Cityhouse in Kvam Herad.
  • Private collectors Madrid, Bejing, Paris, Cobenhagen, Stockholm, and Oslo.

Grants

2009    DNB Nor Culture Prize and Scholarship for Artists in Oppland – 40,000 NOK.

Publications

Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK): A 5-minute broadcast covering my exhibition “To be or not to be,”highlighting the importance of both the exhibition and the educational classes I provide for children who have lost a parent to cancer. Aired on September 28, 2010. (Available on my website)

Telemadrid: A 5-minute art documentary about the exhibition “Ocean Breeze” in Madrid, broadcast to an audience of 5 million viewers in June 2004.

Biography:

TORILL SÆTHER KREKKE, born and raised in Asker, Norway.

She holds a BA in Film Production from Arizona State University (1992) and studied fine arts at Antonio Escobar’s studios in Madrid (2004). Torill has worked as a professional visual artist since 2004 and has participated in numerous exhibitions both in Norway and internationally. Her work has been acquired by notable institutions and collectors including the Norwegian Cancer Society, Vodafone Madrid, the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Madrid, the Norwegian Shipowners’ Association, Hafjell Lodge, Kvam Municipality, Kiwi’s headquarters, Strandtorget, as well as private collectors in Madrid, Beijing, Paris, Copenhagen, Stockholm, and Oslo.

Before pursuing her career as a visual artist, Torill gained seven years of experience as a film producer in Oslo, working for Norway’s largest advertising agencies. She produced around 200 commercials, several of which have won awards at Cannes.

Her exhibition “To be or not to be” was purchased in its entirety by the Norwegian Cancer Society and toured nationally from 2014 to 2016, visiting all cities in Norway where the Cancer Society has offices. The exhibition openings were officiated by Secretary General Anne Lise Ryel, with Torill Sæther Krekke presenting the exhibition image by image, accompanied by music. The message of the exhibition was Art as a gateway to openness, especially aimed at children and youth who are next of kin, healthcare professionals, and policymakers.

Torill also conducts courses in art, photography, and film production, specifically designed to develop creativity. She delivers lectures on creative processes, including the popular talk “The Influence of Music on Art,” where she shares the background of several of her exhibitions and explains how music influences the creative experience.

“I paint because I have something to say. The urge to create is strong, but the urge to communicate is even stronger. I have worked visually all my life, whether with photography, visual arts, or film production. I believe art should capture, touch, and engage. One of the greatest art experiences I have had was encountering the work of Frida Kahlo, who painted her own pain and touched the world with it. It moved me deeply that someone could paint their own despair and still manage to touch others. That is when I understood where I wanted to take my own art.”Torill Sæther Krekke