About
Ulrika Kjeldsen
Sculptor, medal maker and scenic artist born and based on the Aland Islands, Finland.
I graduated with a Fine Art degree from Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design in Dundee, Scotland. My artwork is included in the collections of the American Numismatic Society in New York, in the British Museum in London, as well as in private collections.
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The process of making is important to me. Showing respect to the material one works with, and to take time to learn skills well, represents a central part of my practice.
I think metal is a magical material, so strong yet so malleable; how it can be bent and shaped, cut and welded, or all together melted and recast into something completely new.
I take commissions. If you are interessted please contact me via the contact page.
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Education
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2013 - 2017 BA (hons) in Fine Art: Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design. Dundee, Scotland.
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2012 - 2013 Certificate of Higher Education in Drama & Performance: Queen Margaret University. Edinburgh, Scotland.
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2010 - 2012 IB Diploma: UWC Red Cross Nordic. Norway.
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Grants & Awards​​
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2019 - Lärlings Stipendium, Svenska Kulturfonden
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2018 - Travel Grant, Ålands Landskapsregering
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2018 - Travel Grant, Svenska Kulturfonden
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2018 - Visual Artist and Craft Maker Award, Dundee
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2017 - New Medallist Scheme, British Art Medal Society
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2017 - Lunts Casting Award, British Art Medal Society's Student Medal Competition
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2015 - Honourary Mention, British Art Medal Society's Student Medal Competition
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Exhibitions​
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2021 - Form - a temporary sculpture exhibition, Aland Islands
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2021 - Our way is the Sea, The Maritime Museum, Aland Islands
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2020 - Solo Show: Cats, Mariehamn's city library, Aland Islands
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2019 - Solo show: Word to Hand, Jomala Library, Aland Islands
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2019 - Sommarsalong, Mariehamn City Library, Aland Islands
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2019 - Hand to Hand, Glasgow College, Scotland
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2018 - Önningeby Sommarsalong, Aland Islands
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2018 - London Contemporary Art Fair Islington, London
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2017 - Winter Show, Compass Gallery, Glasgow
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2017 - Outwith Festival, Dunfermline, Scotland
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2017 - The New Generation Show, Compass Gallery, Glasgow
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2017 - Degree Show at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design
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2017 - Celebrating 80: Art in the Hand, Goldsmith's Centre, London
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2013 - Solo Show: Fötter, Galleri Fäktargubben, Aland Islands
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