Ask Bjørlo

Ask Bjørlo (b. 1992, Hønefoss, Norway) is a visual artist working with traditional textile techniques such as weaving, embroidery, knitting and lacemaking. Deeply engaged with textile history, his practice reflects a reverence for its rich heritage and a dialogue with past traditions and practitioners, often viewed through a queer lens. Drawing inspiration from art history, nature, mythical creatures, and childhood memories, Bjørlo’s works quietly explore emotional resonance, identity, and the tactile traces of time. Bjørlo holds an MA in material-based art from the Oslo National Academy of the Arts (KHiO, 2017–2019), and studied at renowned textile institutions including Nyckelviksskolan and Handarbetets Vänners Skola in Stockholm, Kawashima Textile School in Kyoto, and Uppsala University. Recent exhibitions include Tråd varsomt (OSL contemporary, 2021), Spent Spekter (Soft Galleri, 2022), The Queer Gaze (KODE, 2022), and a duo exhibition with Britta Marakatt-Labba at OSL contemporary (2023). His work is held in public and private collections such as the National Museum in Oslo, Stavanger Art Museum, KODE and The University of Oslo.