I'm a Norwegian artist born in Colombia, based in London.
Over the past decade, I've crafted pieces for art shows and hotels in the USA, London, Sweden, and Norway. My work has found its way into private collections and prestigious institutions, including the Norwegian Prime Minister's Office and Opera software.
With the REFLECTIONS exhibition, I am trying to balance nature's complexity and architectural space's simplicity. My paintings are a mix of memory and imagination, and have an almost 'dreamscape' feel. I aim to trigger a familiar memory, evoking a sense of belonging. I hope the viewer embraces an affinity for the space but cannot pinpoint its location or inspiration—like a memory of a distant day.
Documentary film about my early career
DEAR LINA is a poetic tale of Colombian artist Lina Maria Rincon. Driven by her passion for painting, she pursues her dream of becoming an artist in the USA. Along the way, she meets and marries Norwegian filmmaker Finn E. Bugge, who dedicates five years to crafting this film about her. Reflecting on her family life amidst the violence of Pablo Escobar's era, Lina questions how these experiences have shaped her as she faces the challenges of living abroad.
“Her landscapes transport us to memories of growing up, allowing viewers to place themselves within these idealized spaces. Her work is skillfully crafted.”
— TVAM Arts Council
Exhibitions, Awards & Achievements, Education
Representation:
Gallerie Philia. Exclusive to the United States. New York, USA
KPA Kunst PÅ Arbeidsplassen. Oslo, Norway.
Exhibitions:
2025 Christine X Solo exhibition. Malta. (Upcoming exhibition)
2024 Christine X Solo exhibition. Malta.
2023 Woolff Gallery. Group Exhibition. London, UK
Babies :)
2014 Gallery LNM. Solo exhibition. Oslo, Norway
2013 Gallery 941 Geary. Group Exhibition. San Francisco, USA
2011 Gallery Naranjo y Velilla. Colombian Young Artists. Medellin, Colombia
2010 Gallery 941 Geary. A New Beginning. San Francisco, USA (with Clayton Brothers,
Kofie, Mark Warren Jacques, Erik Otto and Tim Biskup)
2008 Arendal Kunstforeningen. Mirage, Paintings and installation. Arendal Kunstforening, Oslo, Norway
2007 Gallery Galtung Huser, Escape from Land, Paintings. Oslo, Norway
2007 Gallery Galtung Huser. Unge Norske Landskap. Oslo, Norway
2007 Gallery Stenersen. Group exhibition. Oslo, Norway
2006 Gallery A. Kunstakademi painters, Painting and photography. Oslo, Norway
2006 Gallery Arena. Solo exhibition. Oslo, Norway
2006 Gallery Seilduken. The Destruction show. Installation. Oslo - Norway
2005 Gallery Galuzin. Holyday Inn, Installation. Oslo, Norway
2005 “El Poblado” Public space. Deep red, Onsite installation. Medellin, Colombia
2005 The Colombian Embassy. Ventanas, 7 Paintings. Oslo, Norway
2004 Gallery 2124. Group exhibition. Oslo, Norway
Grants & Achivements
2012 Utstillingsstøtte, kunstnere i etableringsfasen, Norsk Kulturrad
2011 Prosjektstøtte, Billedkunstnere Vederlagfond
2010 Stipend, Billedkunstnere Vederlagfond
2008 – 2010 Master of Fine Arts Fellowship, San Francisco Art Institute
2008 Prosjektstøtte, Norsk Kulturrad
2008 Exhibition support, Esoro Gallery
2006 Nomination, Carnegie Art Award
2006 Grant, BKH Akademistudentstipend, Oslo
Collections
2019 Nordic Choice Hotels
2016 Høyskolen Kristiania. Oslo
2014 Den Norske Regjering, Prime Minister Erna Solberg’s office.
2014 Bestport Ventures. UK
2014 DPME Real State. UK
2009 Opera Sofware ASA. Oslo
Education
San Francisco Art Institute, San Francisco, USA (Full-fellowship grant) 2008 - 2010
Master of Fine Arts, Interdisciplinary Art/ Design Thinking.
Statens Kunstakademi (Oslo National Academy of the Arts), Oslo, Norway 2003 - 2006
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Art
Instituto de Artes (Arts Institute), Medellín, Colombia 1994 - 1997
Bachelor of Arts, Advertising and Marketing