Artist lineup
Arsek & Erase is a graffiti art duo that has been working together since the beginning of 2000. Their art is primarily in the fields of illustration and surrealism. Distinctive features of their works include fresh colors, fun and diverse characters inspired by nature and their surrounding environment. Their works can be seen in Bulgaria, as well as almost all European capitals, China, Taiwan, El Salvador, Russia and the United States.
Junkhouse is a Seoul-based street artist with a background in multimedia and graphic design. Junkhouses’ works are based on her concept of Organicism. In a nutshell, new lifeforms are born through the artist’s eyes and imaginations on inorganic objects. Her work includes public art, street art, installations, objects, and graphics, pushing the boundaries between these fields and styles.
Christian Storm is a self-taught Danish graffiti artist from Copenhagen who has been creating art since 1992. Storm’s style evolved beyond traditional graffiti, and he began incorporating architectural elements, resulting in a unique fusion of influences.
Storm continues to explore new techniques and styles in Seoul, Korea, where he creates art for galleries and public spaces worldwide.
RE:SORB is an award winning studio creating 3D projection mappings and video art all over the world. Their work uses revolutionary 3D hologram techniques which create real 3D canvases of both street art and architecture with monumental size, creating installations that transcend the physical and invite audiences to experience the numinous.
TrenchOne Industries is an Art & Technology Studio & Production House based in Edinburgh, Scotland that creates unique experiences and site specific installations. They specialize in site specific mural works, immersive video, projection mapping and live visuals for public spaces, concerts, festivals, brands, organisations, & events.
Algebra is a street artist from Mexico, based in Stavanger, Norway. Her style is very much influenced by her Mexican heritage, as well as her interest in anatomy and geometry. But her biggest inspiration is Marius, aka the street artist Lord ForShow, who passed away in 2015.
Don John (b. 1981) is a Danish artist based in Copenhagen. His works mainly depict transforming animals, people, nature and civilizations. His works of art mainly depict transforming animals, people, nature and civilizations. The motives create exciting stories about certain culturally bound ideas, and with the beautiful mix of darkness, fragility and innocence, the paintings most of all resemble dreams.
Al Greenall, originally from Bath, UK, is a Stavanger-based artist and educator. His works capture the experiences and sensations that occur in the eye, mind, and memory, and addresses the changing relationship between humans and their environments.
Iris Serrano is a street artist and illustrator from Spain, making works that challenge social boundaries and create community. Her work centers around themes of activism, feminism, and identity.
Breakout Artists
The Breakout Artists program is a grant and mentorship program that offers a limited number of aspiring artists a chance to be part of the KANVAS Festival Program. The deadline to apply is August 18, 2024 at 23:59. To learn more and apply, see our Artist Opportunities page.