Karin Amdal
Keramikk / Leire
I use geometrical forms as a starting point to explore form, while thematically responding to what is happening in the world around me. One form follows the next. I build by hand and leave the surface bare, often incorporating local sand to mediate surface tone and a connection to place. Into clay I bring a background as an art director, a Master of Design, a diploma of ceramic art and a curious mind. Originally from Trondheim, I’m based in Oslo after a two decade interlude in New Zealand.
2025
Ceramic Acrobatics
Upon discovering the space where I was exhibiting (during the Australian Ceramics Triennale in 2025) used to house a circus school, I made a series of work that played with the theme of balance. An a…
2025
Circularity
Pipes carrying geothermal water in Iceland and the notion of energy from the ground inspired these works during a residency in Iceland.
2024
Bunker
This piece was triggered by a fighter jet flying over my studio, thoughts of wars close by and the memory of a bunker from WW2 close to where I used to live.
2024
Pluss
This pair explored conflict. They turned playful during a photoshoot; balancing on different sides, they started communicating and it became clear together they form a plus sign. Conflict resolved.
2024
Runner
Runner was an exploration into works that can balance on more than one side. In the process of photographing it I discovered it could run! It happened to coincide with me (for a short time) taking up …
2022
Dual
In 2022 I was granted a New Zealand citizenship. I made these vessels while reflecting on my newfound dual citizenship.