Kristine Bjaadal

Photo: Mona Nordøy

Kristine Bjaadal is an Oslo-based Norwegian designer whose work combines the functional with the sculptural. In her work she focuses on everyday life; her practice is driven by the desire to turn daily routines into rituals that can be appreciated. Her works have a poetic quality where use of materials and design united give associations to sculpture as well as to their intended use.

Bjaadal’s work spans from product design for commercial clients to handmade small scale production of crafts objects. The latest few years she has also been working increasingly with exhibition design.

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Photo: Mona Nordøy

Bjaadal holds a Master’s degree in design from Oslo National Academy of the Arts, and have also been a designer in residence, tutor and examiner there. Since she set up her studio in 2010, Bjaadal has exhibited internationally and her work has drawn widespread attention in the design press. In 2013, 2016, 2017 ang 2021 she was given an artist’s grant from Arts Council Norway.

Photo: Johanne Nyborg

Photo: Johanne Nyborg

Edel is a jewelry collection based on different kinds of stones found in Oslo. Gemstones are commonly perceived as beautiful, but what about all the other stones? Some gravel stones are extremely beautiful and deserves to be lifted up from the ground.