Sidsel Bergløff

Sidsel Bergløff (b. October 13, 1940) is a Norwegian textile artist renowned for her innovative use of materials and techniques in tapestry art.

Education and Early Career

Bergløff graduated from the Norwegian Women’s Industrial School in Oslo in 1964. She then served as an assistant to prominent textile artist Synnøve Anker Aurdal from 1965 to 1971, gaining extensive experience in various weaving techniques and unconventional material usage.
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Artistic Practice

Her work is characterized by a keen sense of materiality and color, often incorporating materials such as wool, linen, nylon, sisal, and plastic. Bergløff’s tapestries frequently feature abstract forms and vibrant colors, exploring the expressive potential of different fibers and textures.
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Notable Works and Exhibitions

Bergløff’s breakthrough came with a 1972 exhibition at Kunstnernes Hus in Oslo, where she showcased 14 tapestries employing various materials and techniques. Her works have been acquired by institutions such as the National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design in Oslo and the Norwegian Cultural Council.
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Artistic Contributions

In 2021, Vestfold Kunstsenter hosted “Rosa Labyrint,” an exhibition highlighting Bergløff’s works from the 1970s to the present. The exhibition underscored her dedication to materiality and color as expressive elements.
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Legacy

Bergløff has been instrumental in advocating for textile art in Norway, contributing to the establishment of the Norwegian Textile Artists association in 1977 and serving as its chair from 1980 to 1981.