The Artist
About the Artist
Based in Northern Norway, Clas Kristensen creates contemporary fine art that combines photography and graphic realism to explore landscape, coastal culture and everyday life. His work is rooted in the places, people and stories that shape life in the north, transforming documentary moments into carefully crafted visual narratives. Each collection reflects a personal connection to Northern Norway while inviting viewers to discover their own interpretations through colour, composition and atmosphere.
Artistic Approach
Every collection begins with a place, a memory or a conversation. Rather than documenting a single moment, the work explores themes that continue to shape Northern Norway across generations. Photography forms the foundation of each piece before being transformed through a distinctive graphic visual language, creating contemporary artworks that balance realism with interpretation. Every print is produced as a carefully crafted limited edition using museum-grade materials and individually signed and numbered by the artist
Craft
Limited Editions
Every artwork is released as a limited edition and produced using carefully selected museum-grade papers chosen to complement each collection. Every print is individually signed and numbered, ensuring that each edition remains both collectible and personal.
Selected Recognition
Sony World Photography Awards 2015
Professional Sports – Shortlisted (Top 10)
Selected from more than 170,000 images submitted from 177 countries.
Snowboard Picture of the Year – Norway
Winner (2014, 2016)
Nordic Nature Photo Contest
Top 10 (2013, 2014, 2016)
Official Graphic Collaboration
Created the 2024 Terje Haakonsen Pro Model graphic for Zen Snowboards.
Artwork on Display