Oddmund Raudberget

(He/him)
Address: Oddmund Raudberget, Vålerenggata 38, 0657 Oslo
The studio is open Sunday 19 April from 12-17

I am a classical artist and work within a figurative and realistic idiom, with a main emphasis on sculpture, but also painting, drawing and medal art. My artistry is characterized by a strong interest in humans, animals and work – especially the horse as a motif, both as a working animal and a symbol.
My works are characterized by a solid artisanal foundation, a clear understanding of form and a classical approach to volume, movement and proportion. Many of the works are based on the dignity of work, historical experiences and the physical presence of the body in the world. I have had a number of exhibitions at home and abroad and regularly participated in the Autumn Exhibition, and am represented in a number of national and international collections.
Parallel to my artistic work, I have had a long pedagogical career as a college lecturer in sculpture and drawing at the Statens Håndverks- og Kunstindustriskole (later the Oslo National Academy of the Arts), where I taught for several decades and had over 3,000 students.

Sculptor, painter, draughtsman, medal artist

www.raudberget.no

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The image shows a group of five realistic sculptures arranged outdoors along a low stone or concrete wall. The sculptures are made of bronze and metal, displaying varied surfaces and patina. From the left, an elderly bearded man is depicted as a half-figure, his head slightly bowed. Next to him stands a nude female figure in full length, with one arm bent behind her head and a relaxed, confident posture. At the center of the group is a child’s bust in golden bronze, with short hair and a serious, focused expression. To the right of the child stands a male bust with pronounced facial features and a calm gaze, mounted on a pedestal. Furthest to the right is an elderly male bust with a wrinkled face and a closed, contemplative expression.

Behind the sculptures grows a large tree trunk and withered climbing plants with yellow autumn leaves. The background consists of a weathered, white-painted wooden wall with visible cracks and signs of aging, giving the image a sense of time, history, and transience. The sculptures appear as studies of the human body, age, and character, and the interaction between art and nature creates a calm, poetic atmosphere.

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Outdoor group of figurative bronze and metal sculptures, consisting of busts and a full-length female figure representing men, a woman, and a child. Classical realist sculpture displayed in an atelier-like outdoor setting with autumn leaves, trees, and a weathered wooden building in the background. The sculptures explore the human body, portraiture, and anatomical studies in bronze.

Bronze statues in the backyard of the artist's studio Photo: Ansgar Valbø

Oddmund Raudberget working in the artist's studio Photo: Ansgar Valbø

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The image shows a large figurative sculpture in progress inside an artist’s studio. At the center stands a monumental model of a man on horseback, created in a light-colored material such as clay or plaster. The horse is depicted in motion, with one foreleg raised and its body tense and powerful. The rider sits barefoot on the horse’s back. He has long hair and a beard and raises a curved sword high above his head in his right hand, suggesting a dramatic moment of battle or triumph. His left hand holds the reins. The figure is muscular and anatomically detailed, with clearly defined arms, chest, and legs.

The sculpture stands on a sturdy wooden work platform. Surrounding it, the studio is densely filled with tools, materials, and other sculptural works. In the background, several busts and figures can be seen on shelves and workbenches, some finished and others still in progress. To the left stands a rough, unfinished wooden figure, partially wrapped with tape. Above the sculpture hangs a chain and hoist used for lifting heavy works. The walls and shelves are crowded with tools, molds, plastic-covered objects, and casting materials. A framed print hangs on the wall to the right.

The space is lit with soft, natural light and conveys a strong sense of an active working environment. Overall, the image communicates artistic process, craftsmanship, and concentration, with a clear focus on classical figurative sculpture, anatomy, and movement.

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Figurative equestrian sculpture in progress inside an artist’s studio. Large sculpture of a man on horseback raising a curved sword, modeled in clay or plaster, surrounded by busts, tools, and sculptural materials. Classical realist sculpture emphasizing anatomy, movement, and a historical motif, photographed in the sculptor’s atelier.

From the studio of Oddmund Raudberget Photo: Ansgar Valbø

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The image depicts three figurative sculptures of nude female figures displayed inside an artist’s studio. The sculptures are modeled in a light-colored material such as plaster or clay and vary in size and pose. Two standing female figures are placed on wooden pedestals in the background. Both figures are upright and anatomically detailed, with relaxed yet introspective postures. One figure has her arms crossed in front of her chest, her head slightly inclined downward, while the other stands with her arms resting naturally at her sides, her gaze directed forward with a calm, neutral expression.

In the foreground stands a smaller female figure, positioned slightly in front of the others. She rests one hand behind her head and the other on her hip, creating a gentle contrapposto stance that emphasizes the curve of her torso and hips. Her expression appears serene and self-assured.

Surrounding the sculptures are the tools and objects of the artist’s workspace. A painter’s palette with dried multicolored paint hangs on the wall behind them. To the right, a framed still-life painting depicting fruit and a candle is mounted on the wall. Below, a cluttered workbench holds brushes, sculpting tools, containers, and materials, reinforcing the sense of an active studio environment. The lighting is soft and subdued, highlighting the surfaces and subtle textures of the sculptures and conveying a quiet, contemplative atmosphere focused on form, anatomy, and artistic study.

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Figurative female nude sculptures in plaster or clay displayed in an artist’s studio. Three standing female figures modeled in a classical realist style, emphasizing anatomy, proportion, and contrapposto. Sculptures surrounded by artist tools, palettes, and studio materials, illustrating the sculptural process and traditional figurative art practice.

Plaster sculptures of women Artist: Oddmund Raudberget Photo: Ansgar Valbø

In my studio

In my studio and backyard in Vålerenga, you can experience many of my works, including sculptures and busts in wood, plaster and bronze in addition to paintings, drawings and lithographs. At the same time, you will see the tools and equipment I use, as well as several works that are in development. I have a backyard attached to the studio where several of my sculptures are exhibited, so there is space to view both outside and inside. Welcome!

Planned projects and exhibitions

I have several new projects and exhibitions planned for 2026, but the dates for these have not yet been confirmed. Please keep an eye on my website or social media for updates about these.

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Education:

Art School in Trondheim under Oddvar Alstad, 1951–52, and Karl Johan Flaathe, 1953–54
Apprenticeship in stone carving, Trondheim Cathedral, 1953–54
The National Academy of Fine Arts, Oslo, under Per Palle Storm, 1954–57; Fresco Class, 1957–58
The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Copenhagen, under Gottfred Eickhoff, one semester, 1959

Grants, Travel, and Periods Abroad:

3% Fund Grant, 1956–57
Benneche’s Grant, 1957, 1964, 1966
Norwegian State Travel Grant, 1959, 1968
Inger and Edvard Munch’s Grant, 1964–65
3% Fund Grant, 1966
Lorch-Schive Grant, 1967
Norwegian State Three-Year Working Grant, 1971

Study trips to:
The Netherlands
France
Germany
Switzerland
Italy
USA
Scandinavian countries

Positions, Memberships, and Appointments:

Senior Lecturer, Model Class, State School of Crafts and Design, Oslo, from 1973; Associate Professor from 1983
Member, Norwegian Sculptors’ Association
Asker Association of Visual Artists
Norwegian Drawing Association

Public Commissions:
Decorations and Works in Public Collections:

Fountain Figure, Grønnegata 10, Oslo (bronze, 1968)
Memorial Stone for Norwegian Airmen, Little Norway, Canada (granite and bronze, 1975)
Log Driver Monument, Flisa (bronze, 1976)
Handball Player, Drammenshallen (bronze, 1978)
Trotting Horse, Bjerke Racetrack, Oslo (bronze, 1981)
Fountain Figure, Lier Savings Bank, Tranby (bronze, 1982)
The Smelter Worker, Municipality of Odda (bronze, 1989)
Rearing Horse, Stadsbygd, Trøndelag (bronze, 1991)
Cow, Norwegian Agricultural Museum, Ås (wood, 1997)
The Lead Farmer, Municipality of Levanger (bronze, 2014)
Football Player, SIF Football Club, Drammen (bronze, 2016)
Arabian Foal, Hurum (bronze, 2016)
Football Player, SFB, Sandefjord (bronze, 2020)
Football Player, FK Ørn Horten, Horten (bronze, 2024)

Medals:

Norwegian Sea Heroes (1974)
The Norwegian Krone, 100 Years (1975)
United Nations, 30 Years (1975)
Nobel Prize Medals (6 pieces, 1976)
Henrik Ibsen, Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson, Jonas Lie, and Alexander Kielland (1976)
King Olav, 75th Birthday (1978)
The Oslo Medal (1980)

Collections:

The National Gallery, Oslo
The National Touring Exhibitions (Riksgalleriet)
Norwegian Arts Council
Municipalities of Asker and Modum
The Collection of Queen Elizabeth II, London

Exhibitions:

Solo Exhibitions:
Young Artists’ Society, 1963
Kunstnerforbundet, Oslo, 1972 (drawings and sculpture)
Kunstnerforbundet, Oslo, 1974 (drawings and sculpture)
Gallery K, Oslo, 1979 (drawings and sculpture)
Gallery Tanum, Oslo, 1982

Group Exhibitions:
The Autumn Exhibition, 1955–56
The Autumn Exhibition, 1961
The Autumn Exhibition, 1964
The Autumn Exhibition, 1967
The Autumn Exhibition, 1969–71
The Autumn Exhibition, 1973–75
The Autumn Exhibition, 1978–79
The Autumn Exhibition, 1983
The Autumn Exhibition, 1985
Young Artists’ Society Spring Exhibition, 1964
Sculpture Exhibition, Norwegian Sculptors’ Association, 1968
Norwegian Sculpture, North Jutland Art Museum, Aalborg, 1972