Kjell Torriset Explained

Kjell Torriset
Birth Date:	7 May 1950
Birth Place:	Ålesund, Norway
Occupation:	Painter and printmaker

Kjell Torriset (born 7 May 1950) is a Norwegian painter and graphic artist. He was born in Ålesund. He is represented in several public art collections in Norway. He has been member of the board of the Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art and of Oslo Kunstforening. In 1992 he was awarded the city of Ålesund's art prize.^{[1] [2]}

Torriset designed the sets and costumes for the four operas of Wagner's Ring Cycle at Longborough Festival Opera between 2007 and 2012.^{[3] [4]}

Notes and References

1. Encyclopedia: Kjell Torriset . . Godal . Anne Marit . Anne Marit Godal . Norsk nettleksikon . Oslo . Norwegian . 31 July 2013.
2. Encyclopedia: Kjell Torriset . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Johannes . Rød . Helle, Knut. Kunnskapsforlaget . Oslo . Norwegian . 3 August 2013.
3. Web site: Kjell Torriset . Longborough Festival Opera . 4 July 2020 .
4. Web site: Der Ring des Nibelungen, Longborough, June/ July 2013 . Mark Ronan Theatre Reviews . 4 July 2020 . ...enhances it with Kjell Torriset’s simple but extremely effective designs... .