Kristina Elise Ovrevoll Søbstad is a distinguished Canadian-Norwegian visual artist living and working out of Newfoundland, Canada. She obtained her Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) from NSCAD University in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 2010. Søbstad currently sits on the board of directors for the Canadian Arts Foundation as a representative for Regional diversity: Newfoundland, Identities of Structural Inclusion: woman.
Since embarking on her artistic career in 2007, Søbstad has showcased her work in over 300 international group and solo exhibitions. Her portfolio demonstrates a broad and dynamic range of artistic expression, with her works held in prestigious collections worldwide.
In recent years, Søbstad completed a notable residency and exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art in Chiloe, Chile, supported by funding from ArtsNL. This residency reflects her commitment to engaging with diverse cultural contexts and expanding her artistic horizons.
Søbstad's works has been acquired by several significant art institutions, most recently the Nova Scotia Art Bank, as well as the Canada Council Art Bank, the Provincial Art Bank of Newfoundland, and the Francophile Art bank in Paris, France.
Søbstad's art has also been recognized beyond traditional galleries. Her work graces the cover of the bestselling acedemic book "Reaching Through Resistance" by Dr. Allan Abbass, indicating her imapact on both visual arts and academic communities.
Søbstad's recent solo exhibition "Unbound" with the Christina Parker Gallery in St. John's, Newfoundland was honored by the RBC Art and Dinner series underlining her active presence and ongoing contributions to the art world.
SOLD We Are Here ‘til We’re Not 48 x 58” Oil and Charcoal on Canvas 2023 $5000
Always On My Mind 48 x 60” Oil and Charcoal on Canvas 2023 $4400
Can I Come Along 30 x 40” Oil and Charcoal on Canvas 2023 $2600
All My Daydreams And My Night Dreams 40 x 60” Oil and Charcoal on Canvas 2023 $4200
You Called Me Every Day III 16 x 16” Oil on Canvas 2023 $1400
Sold. Beach Forest Study III 6 x 6” Oil on Canvas 2023 $250
Serpantine Mountain Road 48 x 68” Oil and Charcoal on Canvas 2023 $5500
I Went Too Far 30 x 40” Oil on Canvas 2021 $2600
Your Thoughts are Contagious 48x72” oil on canvas 2021 $4400
Come Tumbling In III 16 x 20” Oil on Canvas 2023 $1600
This Is How You Smile 68 x 68” Oil and Charcoal on Canvas 2023 $6250
Even Your Emotions Have An Echo II 36 x 60” Oil and Charcoal on Canvas 2023. $4000
Sold I Could Be Violet Sky 24 x 48” Oil and Charcoal on Canvas 2023 $2800
Smells Like Rain Today 30 x 40” Oil and Charcoal on Canvas 2023 $2600
You Called Me Every Day IIII 16 x 16” Oil on Canvas 2023 $1400
Can’t make my Eyes Stop Looking at You oil on canvas 2021 $3700
Throw Your Arms Around Me 40 x 60” Oil on Canvas $3900
You Called Me Everyday 16 x 16” Oil on Canvas $1400
Beach Forest Study II 6 x 6” Oil on Canvas $250
Come Tumbling In 20 x 20” Oil on Canvas 2023 $1900
You Called Me Every Day II 16 x 16” Oil on Canvas 2023 $1400
The Sun Pours Down Like Honey 48 x 48” Oil and Charcoal on Canvas 2023 $4000
Come Tumbling In II 16 x 20” Oil on Canvas 2023 $1600