Kristian Kvakland (5 February 1927 – 2 October 2011) was a Norwegian sculptor and artist. Among his most famous works is the bronze Amanda-statue of the annual Amanda awards. The statuette originally weighed 4.5 kilograms (9.9 lb), but has since been slimmed down to 2.5 kilograms (5.5 lb).
Kvakland was born in Orkdal, and was based in Blylaget. His works are represented in a number of public art collections in Norway.
References
- Alfsen, Glenny (2017-02-20). "Kristian Kvakland". Norsk kunstnerleksikon (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2017-12-06.
- "Kleveland returns for the 25th Amandas". Norwegian Film Institute. Retrieved 28 January 2010.
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