Guest Artist Demonstration | Kirsten Hermansson

Kirsten Vikingstad Hermansson (born in 1988) is a Norwegian glass artist who lives in Jämshög, Sweden. Her sculptural glass works have a powerful presence and are characterized by their bold color combinations. Kirsten creates dynamic abstract sculptures that reinterpret classic glassmaking techniques. Her works are inspired by reflections on the concepts of power and ownership, often symbolized by architectural elements such as the tower or the ring.

Kirsten studied at the National School of Glass in Orrefors, the Royal Danish Academy of Design in Bornholm, as well as at the Academy of Fine Arts in Prague, under the direction of Rony Plesl. For eight years, she co-directed the Formbar studio in Haugesund (Norway) with two glassmaking colleagues. She now devotes herself full time to her artistic career, which also includes site-specific installations for public spaces. She has exhibited in Scandinavia, the UK, Germany, and Canada, and her works have been acquired by national institutions such as KODE in Bergen and the Nationalmuseet in Oslo.

Check out her website: https://kirstenhermansson.no/
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