Thorbjørn Sørensen

Thorbjørn Sørensen lives and works in Oslo and is educated at the National Craft and Art School (1982– 1986) and the Academy of Fine Art, Oslo (1987-1991). Sørensen works in the tension between naturalistic watercolors and figurative works over to fully abstract paintings. From his studies to the present day, the search for painterly possibilities has been an ongoing motivation. Motives are often inspired by day-to-day life and overlooked daily scenes in nature and objects around us. The works are distinctly relaxed and playful but do at the same time contain both strong and subtle references to the history of painting. Previous solo exhibitions includes 'A Warm Afternoon', OSL contemporary, Oslo (2022); Dropsfabrikken, Trondheim (2020) Kunstnerforbundet (2009). He has participated in a number of group exhibitions, such as; Tegnerforbundet (2024); Kabuso kunsthus, Øystese (2021); Stenersenmuseet, Oslo (2014), Henie Onstad Kunstsenter, Høvikodden (2007); Carnegie Art Award (2007-08); Lillehammer Kunstmuseum (2000); Trondheim Kunstmuseum (2000); Bergen Kunstmuseum (2000); Museum of Contemporary Art, Vilnius (1994). He is represented in amongst others the collections of The British Museum, London; The National Museum, Oslo; Astrup Fearnley Museet, Oslo; KODE Art Museum, Bergen; Nordea Art Collection; Public Art Agency Sweden, Stockholm; and The Arts Council Norway.