Ida Ekblad Opens New Brutalist Studio and Project Space in Oslo
Norwegian artist Ida Ekblad has established a new studio and project space in Oslo's Frogner neighborhood. The space occupies Villa Hegard, a 1966 Brutalist building designed by architect Jan Inge Hovig. Ekblad, known for her vibrant mixed-media paintings and sculptures, will use the location for her own work and to host visiting artists. The artist lives nearby with her family in another concrete residence. The studio represents her latest expansion into a multidisciplinary practice that includes painting, sculpture, and various other media.
Key facts
- Ida Ekblad is a 45-year-old Norwegian artist working in multiple media.
- She is recognized for vibrant paintings using materials like oil, plastisol, and melted glass.
- Her new studio is in Villa Hegard, a 1966 Brutalist structure in Oslo's Frogner area.
- The building was designed by architect Jan Inge Hovig, who also created the Arctic Cathedral.
- Ekblad lives approximately one mile away with her husband, artist Matias Faldbakken, and their daughter.
Entities
Artists
- Ida Ekblad
- Matias Faldbakken
Locations
- Oslo
- Norway
- Frogner