In this episode, Kristian Evju talks about his background in a remote part of Norway, the influence of psychology on his art, his time at Chelsea College of Art in London, how historical archive photos and research form the basis of many of his series including those of old technology and prisoner mugshots, and how all his works have a personal connection.

Kristian Evju talking with Bob Chaundy

Accompanying images on consideringart.com

Velvet Bloom XII, 2014

Velvet Bloom XIII, 2015

Punchcard V, 2015

Machinations III, 2016

Rasputin’s Hand, 2016

Morst 11033, 2017

The Rose Window III, 2020

Interventions IV, 2021, winner of the Figurative Art Prize by the Federation of British Artists

The Other II, 2023 acquired by the British Museum

All images are © Kristian Evju

You can see more of Kristian’s work on his website

Music: Ibiza by MBB | https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial