Liv Blåvarp (b. 1956)

Liv Blåvarp is particularly well known for her sculptural jewellery made of wood, a material she particularly appreciates for its tactile qualities. Her spectacular necklaces with their almost reptilian movements are brought to life like marine organisms, associating different Norwegian and exotic wood species. She sometimes incorporates ivory and whale teeth. Liv Blåvarp has also, over recent years, produced pieces for display in public space. Solo exhibitions include Kunstnerforbundet (2011, 2005), Nordens Hus, Reykjavik (2003), Sørlandets Kunstmuseum (2001), Røhsska Museet, Gothenbourg (2005) and Galleri Format Oslo (2021). Blåvarp has been awarded numerous outstanding prizes and awards, including the Bavarian State Award, the Jacob Prize by Norsk Form in 1997, the Prince Eugen Medal in 2003, and the Torsten and Wanja Söderberg Prize. She is represented in numerous museums, including LACMA (US), Museum Angewandte Kunst (DE), KODE (NO), National Museum of Scotland (UK), Nationalmuseum (SE), Röhsska Museum (SE), The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and Houston (US), The Mint Museum (US), Designmuseum Danmark (DK), Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (CA), The National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design (NO) and the Powerhouse Museum (AU).