BIO + CV

A native Norwegian, INgjerd jentoft KArlsen spent the last 10 years living in Canada. Through a multitude of events and incidents, her career as a physiotherapist was put to rest, only for her to answer the long-standing desire to become an artist. Yet, her empathy with people of various (dis-) abilities and intimate knowledge of the body is due to her previous occupation, and a basis for reflection and inspiration.

The outdoors is also a source of inspiration and a place to rest. A passion for mountain climbing brought InKa to the high slopes in South America and the Himalayas. Travel is an opportunity to gain new perspectives, particularly in ‘slow-mode’. By staying for several months in new places, there is a chance to learn about others and oneself, being away from the comfort of the well-known.

InKa’s work springs out of observations, personal memory, lived experience and mythology. 

 

EDUCATION
2004-2008: Alberta College of Art +Design (ACAD), Bachelor of Fine Arts with distinction– Painting Major, Calgary, Canada
2007: Visiting student, University of Porto, Fine Arts Faculty, Portugal
1994-1995: Specialization in Health, Safety and Environment; Bodø University College, Bodø, Norway
1989-1993: Bachelor degree in Physiotherapy, Oslo University College, Norway
1987-1988: First year Bachelor in Sports Science; Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, Oslo, Norway

SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS
2008: Board of Governors’ Nominee, ACAD, Calgary, Canada
2008: ACAD Student’s Association – The Calgary Foundation – Susanne Agopsowi volunteer award.
2005-2008: Jason Lang Scholarship (x3), Alberta Minister of Advanced Education, Government of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
2005: Second Year Scholarship, Board of Governors, ACAD, Calgary, Canada

WORK SHOPS
2008: Carolee Schneemann Collaborative Project. ACAD, Calgary, Canada