Elenor Martinsen CV

Born 28.09.59

Born and raised in Oslo, Norway.

Lives and works near Tyrifjord in Norway and in Tavira, Portugal.

Work Experience

2004-2017: Founded and operated Hole Artcenter, Krokkleiva, Norway

1998-2010: Founded and operated Galleri Elenor, Oslo, Norway

1990-1992: Artist assistant in New York for Jon Groom and Sean Scully

1986-1990: Artist assistant in Umbria, Italy for Jon Groom and Steve Joy

1984-1985: Artist assistant in London for Steve Joy

1980 -1983: Preschool teacher education, Halden, Norway

Solo Exhibitions

2024: Oslofjorden Kunstsenter, Drøbak, Norway

2023: Sanitetsforeningen, Veiholmen, Norway

2019: Galleri Klevjer, Hønefoss, Norway

2008: Hole Artcenter (Rett Vest), Krokkleiva, Norway

2008, 2005, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998: Galleri Elenor, Oslo, Norway

2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2010, 2007: Hole Artcenter, Krokkleiva, Norway

2007: Norges Musikkhøgskole (Concert exhibition), Oslo, Norway

2006: Galleri Ramfjord, Oslo, Norway

2004: Hole Artcenter, Krokkleiva, Norway

2003: Norges Musikkhøgskole (Concert exhibition), Oslo, Norway

1993: Gallery Adonis, Barcelona, Spain

Group Exhibitions

2008: Asker Kunstforening, Asker, Norway

2008: Rett Vest, Vestfossen, Norway

2007, 2006, 2005 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999: Galleri Elenor, Oslo, Norway

2007: Rett Vest, Slambassenget, Slemmestad, Norway

2006: Galleri Ramfjord, Oslo, Norway

2006: Telemark Kunstmuseum, Notodden, Norway

2004: The Loft Gallery, Omaha, Nebraska, USA

2004: Hole Artcenter, Krokkleiva, Norway

2001: Galleri Odenslunda, Tidan, Sweden

Bibliography

Marit Orø, “Oppvekstsenter begeistrer,” Ringerikes Blad Norge, 25.08.2006

Anne Gro Christensen, “Tett på i nytt kunstsenter,” Ringerikes Blad Norge, 7.12.2004

Gry Egenes, Dagens Næringsliv Norge, 15.12.2002

J.H. Stemland, “Dypdykk,” VG Norge, 1.12.2002

J.H. Stemland, “Lys og vann,” VG Norge, 3.12.2000

Dan Andersson, “Konfrontasjoner på Odenslunda,” Skövde Sverige, 26.05.2001

Travel/locations that have had significant influence on my work: Sri Lanka, the Maldives, Tulum, Mexico, Delphi, Greece, the Dominican Republic, Thailand and India.

My work is in private collections in London, Umbria, Caen, Bruges, New York, Menorca, Barcelona, Zurich, Norway, Sweden and Denmark.

My work has been purchased for public display by Bærum kommune, Eiksmarka Skole, Hurtigruta, Forsvarets Overkommando på Huseby, Royal Caribbean Cruiseline, Coop Norge, Hafslund, Vogt & Wiig, Arendal kommune, Hole Kommune, Sundvollen Oppvekstsenter.

Nominated for the Carnegie Art Award 2006.