Kunstgrillen Ensemble is a Stavanger-based live-art project creating performances in public and natural-urban spaces anchored in improvisation. The ensemble comprises seven skilled artists from diverse artistic and geographical backgrounds, blending dance, music and visuals to engage audiences on various sensory levels. They aim to democratise art by staging performances in public spaces, challenging perceptions and introducing new artistic styles. Originating during the COVID-19 restrictions in 2020, the project evolved, creating site-specific performances in different cities in 2021 and revisiting them in 2022, observing their evolution and resonance with the original location.
Šárka Benedová is the artistic leader of the ensemble.
Birds & Smalltalk
2024
Co-produced by Stavanger Kammermusikkfestival & RAS
Supported by Stavanger & Haugesund Kommune, Rogaland &Vestland Fylkeskommune, FFUK, Bergesenstiftelsen
KranIVersary / Stavanger // MAY
Stavanger Kammermusikkfestival / Sandnes // AUG
Haugesund / Bergen / Førde // SEPTEMBER
Artists: Šárka Benedová, Helene Düring Kjær, Atul Giri, Eduardo Scaramuzza, Victoria Jane Harley, Viljar Irtun Moe, Ingvild Maria Thingnes.
Costumes: Victoria Heggelund
Photo : Nathalie Wiberg / Nino Felbab
Double Deal Stavanger
The Black that is blue and // Moving Still
Artists: Šárka Benedová, Helene Düring Kjær, Atul Giri, Eduardo Scaramuzza, Victoria Jane Harley, Viljar Irtun Moe, Ingvild Maria Thingnes. // Photo & Video: Eduardo Scaramuzza
Supported by Stavanger Kommune, FFUK, Sparebank Stiftelsen
2022
ART OF GIVING // TOU // Stavanger
Site-specific charity event
Alt for Barna // TOU // Stavanger
Site-specific for children
Levende Utekunst // Stavanger, Sandnes, Haugesund
The Black that is Blue and // Birds & Smalltalk // Common Grounds // Moving Still
2021
Supported by: Rogaland Fylkeskommune, Stavanger Kommune, FFUK, Sandnes Kommune, Haugesund Kommune
Artists: Šárka Benedová, Helene Düring Kjær, Atul Giri, Eduardo Scaramuzza, Victoria Jane Harley, Viljar Irtun Moe, Ingvild Maria Thingnes, Julian Sæther
Photo & Video: Eduardo Scaramuzza / Julian Sæther