Teknikk
Painting, Installation
Artist statement
- Åpent atelier søn 20.september 2026 -
Oda Tungodden is a Norwegian painter based between Bergen, Norway, and Cape Town, South Africa. With a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Bergen and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Cape Town's Michaelis School of Fine Art, her work is concerned with exploring the intricate web of factors that shape our perceptions and narratives.
While rooted in figuration, her painterly work extends beyond traditional boundaries, incorporating spatial and relational practices. At the core Tungodden’s work is an exploration of the human experience. Through her artistic practice, she aims to create spaces for meaningful conversations, fostering empathy and connections within individuals and between people. Tungodden is interested in engaging conversations across different cultural and geographical boundaries.
Tungodden has exhibited widely in Norway, South Africa, Italy and Zambia. Most recently, she participated in projects with USF Verftet, Bergen and Galerie Revel, Bordeaux.
Besøksadresse
Eidsvågbakken 1
5105 Bergen
Kontakt
Telefon: 91173672
E-postadresse: otungodden@gmail.com
Web: http://www.oda-art.com
CV
Education
2021–2023 MA Fine Art, University of Bergen, Norway
2015–2018 BA Fine Art, Michaelis School of Fine Art, University of Cape Town, South Africa
Selected Solo Exhibitions
2027 (upcoming) Kristiansund Kunsthall, Kristiansund
2026 In the Wake, 99 Loop Gallery, Cape Town
2026 Duo exhibition with Benedicte Dahm, Bærum Kunsthall, Oslo
2025 Shape Shifter, 99 Loop Gallery, Cape Town
2024 All the Wisest Things I Heard, 99 Loop Gallery, Cape Town
2023 Breathing Space, Corte Dell’Arte Gallery, Venice
Selected Group Exhibitions
2026 Vestlandsutstillingen
2024 Komposisjoner for LY, USF Verftet, Bergen
2024 Eclipsed Visions, Galerie Revel, Bordeaux
2023 People We Would Like You to Meet, Høyersten Contemporary, Bergen
2023 Høstutstillingen, Kunstnernes Hus, Oslo
2023 Resonance, Livingstone National Gallery, Zambia
2022 Bergen Assembly, Bergen
2022 Painter, Painter!, Barnard Gallery, Cape Town
Projects and Initiatives
2025– Founder, Studio E39, Bergen
2022– Manager, Galleri Kronborg, Bergen
Art Fairs
2026 VOLTA Art Fair, Basel
2021–2026 Investec Cape Town Art Fair, Cape Town
