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With a creative and visual approach I challenge the boundaries between fashion, media and art.
I am an illustrator and stylist, who is rich in ideas and seek to create visual expressions that surprise, engage and involve.
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- Karen Gjelsvikkaren@agentk.no+ 47 40016636Oslo, Norway
Eats, sleeps and breathe in the great city of Oslo. Works as a fashion illustrator, stylist and creative director for SVA magazine. Lives for fashion, art and creativity, fabulous traveling, long walks in the mountain, delicious books, rich coffees and high heeled shoes.
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- Jan 25, 12
One thing I love about my work is the variation of it. From chic long modells in designer clothing to sports brand such as Kari Traa. I styled their exhibition space at Exporama. A huge showroom for sports wear in Norway. The theme for the collection was "Frozen Mystic", and we tried to translate this into the exhibition space. Fun, fabulous and feminine! - Jan 25, 12
- Sep 12, 11
- Sep 12, 11
Fabulous models, crazy wheater, delicious Voss. The Kari Traa spring collection for 2012 is looking real nice. With a focus towards active training, slow training and rainwear the label is for that active girl with plenty of attitude without loosing her femininity. I did the styling for the collection. Lasse Berre did the fun loving photographs. Models Gitte Lill and Natalie. - May 09, 11
- May 09, 11We just launched SVA The "6" issue.One the cover: fabulous Merethe Hopland, Norway´s next big thing.Photography by Svein BringsdalStyling, hair and make-up by Rikke Straus and myself. A great collaborative shoot by team SVA.The graphic design for the magazine is the multi-talented Grandpeople.The inspiration for the magazine was:The next issue of SVA magazine will be The 6 Issue. The number 6 in Norway is spelled seks and pronounced similar to sex. As Sva will enter it´s sixth edition we thought this would be an interesting title with a play on many more. There is plenty of room for interpreting the "6".A cube has 6 faces.Insects have 6 legs.The roman numeral VI (usually) stands for the sixth-discovered satellite of a planet or minor planet.6 is the number of points on a star of David.The Jewish holiday of Shavuot starts on the sixth day of the Hebrew month of Sivan.A standard guitar has 6 strings.There are said to be no more than 6 degrees of separation between any two people on earth.Extra-sensory perception is sometimes called the "sixth sense".There are 6 Cardinal directions: north-south-east-west-up and down.The Bionic Six are the heroes of an animated series.The number of cans in a soda or beer pack is 6 - called a six pack.A six pack is also the expression of a well toned human abdomen where the muscles are visible.6 feet under is usually how deep a coffin is buried, thus, the phrase " six feet under" which means that a person, thing or concept is dead.In astrology, Virgo is the 6th astrological sign of the Zodiac.6 is the highest number on traditional domino or the dice.The symbolism behind number 6 represents harmony, balance,sincerity, love and truth.According to the bible, 6 represents the sin, the imperfection and the evil.666 is the sign of the devil or satan.
- May 09, 11
- May 09, 11Veronica B. Vallenes og Bjørg Jewellery
Peter Løchstøer and Johnny Love
Kjersti Vatle og Gisle Mariani-Mardal
As part of the window exhibition at Steen & Strøm, SVA Magazine wanted to promote Norwegian fashion further by doing a series of interviews with Norwegian designers. I was the hostess of these casual interviews, so-called "artists talks" at the centre. Amongs the interviewed was Veronica B. Vallenes, Bjørg Nordli-Mathiesen from Bjørg Jewellery, John from Johnny Love, Peter Løchstøer, and Kjersti Vatle. For the last talk we spoke to Gisle Mariani-Mardal, the chief of Norwegian Fashion Institute (NFI).
(Pssst...! click on their names to watch...) - May 09, 11I wanted the window exhibition at Steen&Strøm to read as a magazine when you walked around the building. The focus was Norwegian Design, SVA Magazine and NFI with a Steen&Strøm collaboration. We decided to do a fashion shoot with clothing from the fashion house using beautiful Frida as model (published below). The fashion editorial where to hang between and around styled mannequins, illustrated wallpaper and paper dolls featuring Norwegian designers. I made several illustrations being inspired by Norwegian designers such as Kristian Aadnevik, Mardou & Dean, T/Michael, Veronica B. Vallenes, Johnny Love, Kjersti Vatle and Nina Skarra.
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- Dec 14, 10Worst Case Scenario 2050. As our next theme for SVA #5 took shape, Svein Bringsdal approached me with an idea for a photoshoot. What is the worst that can happen? How can we translate this visually? The next theme was futurism, and we wanted to explore this every way imaginable. It is meant to provoke. It is mean to cause a reaction. And it is to be taken seriously. We spent the day in a scrapyard, and boy where those models in pain!Camera action by Svein Bringsdal, models Marielle and Zainaba, hair by Ina from Adam & Eva, make-up by Tone Elde.
- Dec 14, 10
- Dec 14, 10
For my favourite shop owner, photographer and best friend; Silje Chantel, we had a photoshoot to promote Nova in SVA. A collaboration which is fruitful and always inspiring both ways. When I saw the pictures I was so tempted to give them a textural illustrative finish. It worked so well, and is now for everyone to enjoy in SVA magazine.Photography by Silje ChantelDivine dancer Camilla Spidsøe Cohen - Dec 14, 10New SVA in stores now. I am so pleased to have beautiful Marianne Schrøder on the cover, a cover which is light and sexy and provocative. We are oh so happy with the new magazine and have so many phenomenal contributors.Get the magazine online at www.svamagazine.no or buy it in selected stores world wide.
- Dec 14, 10
For Raff 2010 SVA wanted to show SVA in motion. A concept that has previously been showcased in Oslo, this time it was for the people of the west to enjoy. SVA in motion, or fashion in motion show films with a different take on fashion rather than a photo still or a catwalk podcast. The films embrace moods and feelings from serene and calm to blunt and provocative.SVA had a gallery all to themselves at Bryggen in Bergen. We curated the room with my illustrations, a huge flatscreen and dvd, and all the back issues of SVA hanging in chains from the ceiling.Photos by Froststudio - Dec 14, 10Bergen design weeks was launched today featuring some of the fabulous creative talent that has its background from the west. Raff design includes all types of design, but focuses on the person behind it, the person who makes the design. London based designer Christian Aadnevik shipped over a few of his creations to represent him during the event, and I was so lucky to make his window.... For Christian´s window I wanted to mix the rough with the glamourous. I´ve collaged two mannequins as I wanted to use dolls for his dresses, but not in the traditional sence. The collaged dolls are raw and different and makes the dresses stand out as tributes to design and haute couture.So Christian Aadnevik @ RAFF 2010 exhibited in NOVA.Photos by Silje ChantelWelcome to a week-long design and fashion event in Bergen, Norway, August 30th to September 5th! Bergen`s own design and fashion week, Raff Design 2010, is proud to present both established designers and new talent in the Bergen area. We`re happy to invite both design and fashion professionals, as well as the general public, to a week of exhibitions and events all over the city. The exhibitions will show quality work from a diverse design community, and there will be workshops and seminars as well as parties for the fashion and design-savvy. Our goal is to raise awareness of the impact that design has in the Bergen area, to be a meeting place for both established and aspiring designers as well as an inspiration for young people wanting a career in design. Raff Design 2010 will help put Norwegian designers on the map.
- Dec 14, 10or Wake-up......From a pubertal boy to a long legged vixen.Featuring Guro with the long legs in a series of acrobatic positions. Is it any wonder we love this girl?Bent René Synnevåg behind the camera and conceptAgent:k aka Karen Gjelsvik on clothing and conceptAnette Liven-Rolstad on hairRegine Lønning making her all made upSpring clothes by T.Michael, Rutzou, Gestuz, Whyred, Fifth Avenue Shoe Repair and Fillippa K
- Dec 14, 10
- Dec 14, 10
- Dec 14, 10
I have just been a week to Voss styling the brilliant shops of Kari Traa and Bula.I have been working with both concepts for a while now, which is fantastic as they leave me in total charge of how both shop´s display their spring/summer collections of 2010.The result is unfortunately photographed with my iphone, so it is not perfect, but you get the idea. - Dec 14, 10Sva magazine was asked by Steen & Strøm to do their window exhibition in February. Steen and Strøm is probably the most prominent fashion-warehouse in Norway and is located in the senter of Oslo.Sva magazine wanted to launch their new concept in the windows; SVA in motion. The concept features scandinavian fashion films from a variety of very talented photographers and filmmakers focusing on fashion in motion.Sva asked me to help them set up the exhibiton and to do some fashion in motion related illustrations to go in the windows. Together with beautiful photos by Svein Bringsdal they now decorate the windows together with dolls and 12 flatscreen tv´s.Check out:www.svamagazine.nowww.steenogstrom.no
- Dec 14, 10
Guro is a fabulous 16 year old, who trains rhythmic sports gymnastic. On top of being a fantastic performer she is also 184 cm tall with the longest legs ever!Bent and I got her in the studio to do some test. She delivered!The rest to follow....
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SVA MAGAZINE
- SVA Magazine is a Norwegian biannual fashion magazine. A beautiful glossy publication that challenge the interface between art and fashion. True to its Scandinavian soul...SVA is raw yet sophisticated, pure but uber sexy. SVA is Nordic passion and poetry made fashion.
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SVA BLOG
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- Creative Director at Sva Magazine. Experienced stylist and fashion illustrator.Design | Oslo Area, Norway, NOSummaryWith a creative and visual approach I challenge the boundaries between
fashion, media and art. I am an illustrator and stylist, who is rich in ideas and seek to create visual expressions that surprise, engage and involve. Nothing pleases me more then when my solutions create discussions.
I am unfrightened, humble and approach every challenge with passion and will. As I like to challenge, I like to be challenged. This gives better results,
as well as drives my involvement and development.
My wish is to be part of a team, where we together make each other better.Specialties: Written and spoken Norwegian and English. Computer skills include Photoshop, illustrator, in design and office. Development of ideas on various projects in teams with agencies, photographers and designers. Styling for photo and film shoot, advertsising campaigns and fashion editorials. Casting. Experience leading a team with several people.Customer service, introductory sales and budgeting. AMG Certified for illustration.Experience- 2010 - PresentCreative director / SVA magazineSVA Magazine is a Norwegian biannual fashion magazine with focus on Scandinavian fashion. My role is the creative direction the magazine takes as well as making sure we are always on theme and true to the magazine’s profile. I work with ideas, concepts, illustration and styling, organisation, distribution, publications and subscriptions. I am also responsible for all communication abroad and therfore has a large and exciting network of collaborators. I work in a team consisting of three people, and our goal is to promote Scandinavian fashion design internationally. I work closely with designers, photographers, stylists, models, art directors, editors, art museums, PR agencies and so forth. I travel abroad with strategies to take part in events and fashion weeks to represent our magazine nationally and internationally. SVA Magazine is distributed in 20 countries and on four continents.
- May 2010 - PresentJury member, designer guidance and design quality in shop window. / Raff design weekProject based yearly event to promote Norwegian design in Bergen. The event is to promote good design and create public awareness around the subject :”what is good design?” Bergen design week is a visual event to be viewed in a variety of shop windows around town. My task is quality control and styling guidance for the designers that participate. Together with the rest of the jury decide who is alowed to take part, as well as build a few of the windows. The project was started by Design Region Bergen.
- Sept 2003 - PresentStylist and Illustrator / agent:kSince ending my education I have worked independently as a stylist, illustrator and visual merchandiser. I have worked closely with designers, magazines, shopping centres, advertising and design agencies, different events, photographers and a wide range of designer brands. I also have a passion for conceptual projects and during the last years I have taken part in several non-profit projects.
- Mar 2011 - Mar 2011Illustration, Window styling. / Steen & Strøm MagasinCollaboration between SVA Magazine and Steen&Strøm Department store. Responsible for concept, idea, and the finished window exhibiton at Steen&Strøm march 2011. I have visualized the window, prepared and made the concept SVA Fashion days featuring Steen&Strøm. I have illustrated paper dolls in the window representing Norwegian designers. The windows are to promote Steen & Strøm´s collaboration with SVA, Norwegian Fashion Institue (NFI) and Chanel. As part of the window exhibition SVA have also made a series of interviews with Norwegian designer. I am the host of these interviewes, they are shown online to promote Scandinavian design.
- May 2010 - Feb 2011Project based production: Bergen “a pop-up book” / Agent:kCollaborative project between Norwegian Rain, Grandpeople, Marius Sveen, Birk Nygård, SVA Magazine and Agent:k. Project based production for white show in Milan fall 2010. Involved in a group of local creatives and artists from Bergen. Idea and concept for an installation that showcased a cross section of fashion, furniture design, art, music and culture. The installation featured a life-size pop up based on the idea of a pop-up book or the white sheet. I made the illustration and formulae for most of the shapes and was also a part of building the installation. Other creatives included Norwegian Rain (initiative taker), T.Michael, Siv Støldal, SVA Magazine, and Kings of Convenience. This project is ongoing and developing, and was exhibited again at Posthallen in Oslo during February 2011.
Education-
2001 - 2002Sotheby´s Institute of ArtMA in Post war Contemporary Art
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1998 - 2001University of Lincolnshire and Humberside. EnglandBA Hons in Visual communication therory and practise, Illustration, sculpture, printmaking & life drawing
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Honors:Gold in catherogy of best advertising film together with advertising agency Orangeriet. The award is a local by BT newspaper in Norway. Styling and idea for film and editorial campaign. Silver in National award called the Gold Pencil (2010) together with advertising agency Orangeriet. For Carte Blanche dance company. I styled and created carathers for profile images of the dancers , based on the “clean slate” and archetypes. Best campaign for Galleriet Shopping senter (2006) in Bergen, together with advertising agency Orangeriet. Styling and idea for editorial campaign. The senter was so impressed with the work they are still using the images four years on.
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Interests:Literature, art and music, skiing, river cayaking, exercising and nature, travelling, food and wine, socializing, events, shows and concerts, family and friends.
