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Hello, I’m Julia
I’m an artist working with drawing, printmaking, and sculpture. I explore the emotional and invisible layers of being human — through quiet portraits, fragile forms, and experimental materials.
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Competing in an art contest on TV: Definitely outside my comfort zone
Episode 2 of The Portrait Championship (Portrettmesterskapet) is out now!
Artist Grant from the City of Stavanger
I’m thrilled and deeply grateful to have received a 2025 Artist Grant (Diversestipend) from the City of Stavanger! This support means a great deal – both as recognition of my work and as encouragement to continue exploring and developing new artistic projects. It’s an honor to be part of such
Bibliofilia – Exhibition on Bookbinding at IDDIS Museum
I’m participating in the long-running exhibition Bibliofilia – An Exhibition on Bookbinding, on view at IDDIS Museum in Stavanger from April 4, 2025 to December 30, 2026. The show explores the love of books through the lens of craftsmanship: from medieval parchment bindings to contemporary book art. My contribution consists
My ceramic piece Vekst (Growth) has been selected for the exhibition «Strømninger»
The exhibition marks the 50th anniversary of the Norwegian Association for Arts and Crafts – a celebration of contemporary craft and material-based practices. Featuring a wide and diverse selection of works, the exhibition highlights both the evolution of the field and the cultural identity of the region. It opens at
Episode 2 of The Portrait Championship (Portrettmesterskapet) is out now!
See how it went for me in the competition!It was such an exciting and unforgettable experience! (Photo: Tobias Eidsaa Borresen, NORDISK BANIJAY/NRK) Watch the episode on NRK
Competing in an art contest on TV: Definitely outside my comfort zone
The Stavanger-based artist Julia Mordvinova Gilje is taking part in a new NRK program this autumn.(Photo: Tobias Eidsaa Borresen) This autumn, I’m one of the participants in Portrettmesterskapet (The Portrait Championship), a new TV program on NRK where artists compete to paint portraits of Norwegian celebrities – all while being