Peik Elias
peikelias@gmail.com
Member of LNM and NBK
BIO
Peik Elias (1989) work with art as allegory. In his paintings and sculptures, we find fragmented stories and references to past time, myths, and Being now. Thus, he’s exploring his own world, the current time, identity, and intersubjective truths. The art pieces find themselves in a figurative tradition, but he would still label himself a conceptual artist. It is the investigation of a subject that is of importance. The use of a visual language to investigate, is rooted in the belief that the measurable and logical, can’t grasp every aspect of being. His motivation is a visual mapping, and the motives are therefore always traceable to the human drama. Us, we, them. Their beliefs. The ideas we cling on to.
Peik Elias has a diverse background. In addition to a Master in Fine Art, he holds a Master in Industrial design from AHO and the University of Applied Arts in Vienna, as well as a bachelor in philosophy. These are elements he bring with him in his artistic practice.
CV
Exhibitions:
2022: Oppland Kunstsenter (upcoming)
2022: Taiteen Talo (Konstens hus), Turku
2022: Galleri 69, Oslo
2022: Østlandsutstillingen, Lillehammer
2022: K-U-K, Trondheim
2022: Nils Aas Kunstverksted, Inderøy
2022: Østlandsutstillingen, Lillestrøm
2022: Trøndelag teater, Trondheim
2022: Trondheim Public Library
2021: Hjelp, Gallery Kit, Trondheim
2021: SHED, Nyhavna, Trondheim
2020: Trondheim Open, Trondheim
2020: Galleri KIT, Trondheim
2020: Rouleur, Oslo
2019: Galleri Briskeby, Oslo
2018: Kunsternes hus, Oslo
2017: Studio Enogførti, Oslo
2016: Posthalle, Wien
2016: Die Angewandte, Wien
grants, residencies, purchases & awards
2022: Residency Atelier Austmarka
2022: Diversestipend for nyutdannede kunstnere, Kulturrådet
2021: Bildende Kunstneres Hjelpefond Stipend
2021: Skisreder Tom Wilhelmsens Stiftelse Legat
2020: Purchased by NHO
2014: Nordic Lights Design Finalist
2014: AHO Works Nominee
Education:
2020-22: Master of Fine Art: Art Academy in Trondheim. NTNU.
2011-18: Master in Design, The Oslo School of Architecture and Design, University of Applied Arts, Vienna
2010-19: Bachlor in Philosophy; University of Tromsø and University of Oslo
2009-10: Borups Art School, Copenhagen
Relevant work and positions:
2020-22: Painting assistent, Art Academy of Trondheim
2021-22: Writer, Artscene Trondheim
2021: Graphic Designer, SiT Labs, Trondheim
2020: Assistent for Artist Ole Magnus Lund Bø
2018: Assistent Studio Matteo Ferroni, Italia
2018: Social Worker Gaustad Hospital, Oslo
2014-15: Designer at Wonderland Beds
2013-14: Student Assistant Mechanics and Statics
2011-14: Vice Chairman in the Party Committee at AHO
2010-11: PR Responsible at the Insomnia Festival, Tromsø
2012-13: Guard at the Oslo Prison
2011: Matros on the ship Vulkan