“The artworks by the winner of the 2011 award distinguish themselves formally, technically and conceptually. They are quiet in terms of expression and highly consistent in their exploration.

The works may be placed in a familiar art historical field which, among other practices, takes us back to the conceptual art of the 1960s, and subsequent artists who work with the recycling of existing material. The jury nonetheless experiences Ane Mette Hol’s approach to this field as challenging and innovative.

Her artworks are a result of a meticulous and time consuming work process. However, this is not just a matter of displaying great technical skill. The spectator is faced with a technical lapse of time, but also a refined and sensitive artistic process. This gives the works a characteristic and unexpected emotional atmosphere.

The precise exhibition presentation of Ane Mette Hol contributes to emphasise her deliberate attitude towards her work. Her practice is permeated with a convincing artistic consciousness, and a will to keep going forward.

The jury is certain that Ane Mette Hol will meet all the expectations we have for the winner of this award, and look forward to following her work in the future.”

The jury

As in 2009, chair of the 2011 jury is the internationally recognised artist and professor Olav Christopher Jenssen.

Additional jury members are Solveig Øvstebø (director at Bergen Kunsthall, Bergen, Norway), Øystein Ustvedt (curator at the National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design in Oslo, Norway), Caroline Ugelstad (chief curator at Henie Onstad Art Centre in Bærum, Norway) and Göran Christenson (director at the Malmö Art Museum in Malmö, Sweden).