Sofia Karyofilis is an Oslo-based artist (b. 1978) who uses metal and materials such as enamel and wood to create unique scuptures and installations. Her work explores the idea of the “container”, turning simple shapes into scuptural objects that play with space. She often creates large pieces that viewers can physically interact with. During her career she has won many awards and her work is featured in major collections like the National Museum in Oslo.

Picture taken from the artist’s official website featuring the installation from the “barre” exhibition (2023).

Brit Dyrnes (b. 1955) is a Norwegian ceramicist based in Trondheim, with over 40 years of experience specializing in ceramic scuptures and public art. Her artistic practice focuses on the exploration of brick as a scuptural material to build large installations in urban spaces. Her work blends traditional craftmanship with modern architecture. In 2019, she was awarded the Honorary Prize from the Norwegian Association for Arts and Crafts for her long career.

Picture taken from the artist’s official website featuring an installation from her project “State” (2019) in Trondheim.

Guri Sandvik (b. 1957) is an Oslo-based artist who transitioned from photography to ceramics, focusing on pure and almost industrial geometric shapes. Her work often features polished containers that blend ancient forms with modern techniques such as experimental galzing and plastic clay. She has exhibited her scuptures internationally, including Japan and Germany where she has been nominated for several prestigious Bo Bedre Design Awards.

Picture taken here featuring the “Balanse” exhibition as presented at the Standvick Festival (2024).