The Artist: Cecilia Kristensen

The Artist: Cecilia Kristensen

Introduction

Cecilia Kristensen is a Norwegian visual artist known for her emotionally resonant, richly textured works that combine digital photography with hand-applied elements such as 24k gold, copper leaf, and Swarovski crystals. Her distinctive technique results in artworks that are layered both physically and conceptually — each piece a one-of-a-kind visual statement.

Artistic Journey

Cecilia Kristensen embarked on her artistic path in 2010, driven by a profound desire to create meaningful and lasting art. As a self-taught digital artist, she immersed herself in the world of visual expression, developing a distinctive style that seamlessly blends digital photography with physical materials. Her works are renowned for their luxurious colours and the incorporation of elements like 24k gold, copper, silver leaf, and recycled materials, adding depth and texture to each piece.

Drawing inspiration from various locales in Oslo, where she resides, and her travels around the globe, Cecilia’s art captures diverse motifs that are artistically modified to evoke specific moods and atmospheres. Her commitment to uniqueness is evident in her practice of creating each artwork only once, ensuring that every piece is a singular expression of her vision. This approach guarantees that collectors own a truly exclusive piece of art.

Since her first exhibition in 2012, Cecilia’s art has been showcased in numerous galleries, hotels, and public spaces across Scandinavia, reflecting her growing prominence in the contemporary art scene.


Artistic Vision

Cecilia’s work explores themes of silence, transformation, and inner strength. She draws inspiration from the quiet poetry of everyday moments — a shadow on a building, the curve of a neck, the tension in a stare. Many of her compositions are portraits, yet always abstracted, allowing space for ambiguity and emotional interpretation.

“I want my art to offer both beauty and stillness — a pause, a moment to feel something soft and wordless.”

Her materials are carefully chosen not just for their visual impact, but for their symbolic weight: recycled copper leaf, gold fragments, and glimmering crystal often appear like relics embedded in time.


Technique and Materials

Each artwork begins as a photographic base, captured or curated by Cecilia, then digitally layered with textures and drawn elements. The final piece is printed on canvas or plexiglass and manually finished with gold, copper, or crystal — making every piece unique.

This blend of digital precision and tactile handwork is what gives her art its distinct character: sharp yet delicate, modern yet timeless.


Artistic Highlights

Cecilia’s art has been exhibited in a variety of notable venues, including:

  • National Theater, Oslo
  • Grand Hotel, Oslo
  • Aker Brygge
  • Scandic Hotels
  • D-Hotels in Røa, Økern, Fornebu, Asker, and Lillestrøm

Her work resonates with interior designers, art collectors, and those seeking something singular and soulful for their spaces.


Connect

Cecilia continues to create and exhibit new works regularly.
To see her latest pieces or follow her creative process, visit:
Instagram: @artofoslo
Email: cecilia@artofoslo.com

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