Sol Kjok – Curina

Sol Kjok

Born in Norway / Works in Brooklyn, New York

Norwegian-born New Yorker Sol Kjøk is a painter and arts-community builder who founded and directs two Brooklyn ventures: Noosphere Arts, a nonprofit presenting multidisciplinary experiences at the intersection of art and eco-awareness, and Mothership NYC, an international artist collective and residency space. Having lived in six countries, Sol holds three graduate degrees in humanities and an MFA from Parsons. Her work has appeared in 100+ exhibitions worldwide, earned 50+ awards, and is represented in major public, private, and corporate collections globally.

Works By The Artist

The artwork Sound Shapes 5 (Ring of Fire) by Sol Kjok features a dynamic circular composition of intertwined human figures rendered in translucent layers with shades of orange and purple. The textured blue background evokes a cosmic or underwater atmosphere, reminiscent of surrealist and expressionist styles akin to Picasso’s cubism and Chagall’s dreamlike imagery.

The artwork, Sound Shapes 5 (Ring of Fire), by Sol Kjok, displayed in a room.

Sol Kjok

Sound Shapes 5 (Ring...

$248 /mo | $10,000 Purchase

The artwork "Merry-Go-Round" by Sol Kjok features ethereal, overlapping nude figures rendered in soft, translucent lines against a vibrant orange background. The fluid, dynamic composition evokes movement reminiscent of Egon Schiele’s expressive forms and Marcel Duchamp’s kinetic energy, blending delicate textures with surreal, dreamlike qualities.

The artwork, Merry-Go-Round, by Sol Kjok, displayed in a room.

Sol Kjok

Merry-Go-Round

$248 /mo | $10,000 Purchase

The artwork "Sound Shapes 1" by Sol Kjok features intertwined, semi-transparent human figures rendered in delicate, flowing lines and muted pastel tones against a textured warm orange background. The style echoes the emotive, surreal qualities found in works by Egon Schiele, blending organic forms with expressive contours and a dreamlike atmosphere.

The artwork, Sound Shapes 1, by Sol Kjok, displayed in a room.

Sol Kjok

Sound Shapes 1

$348 /mo | $19,000 Purchase

The artwork "Topsy-Turvy" by Sol Kjok features intertwined ghostly figures rendered in delicate, translucent lines against a deep reddish background. The composition evokes surrealism reminiscent of Salvador Dalí and Egon Schiele, blending fluid human forms with circular accents, creating a dreamlike, ethereal texture and movement.

The artwork, Topsy-Turvy, by Sol Kjok, displayed in a room.

Sol Kjok

Topsy-Turvy

$548 /mo | $23,000 Purchase

The artwork "Let Yourself Tumble" by Sol Kjok features overlapping translucent figures in soft pink and purple hues against a vibrant blue background, evoking movement and fluidity. The style recalls Egon Schiele's expressive line work and Francis Bacon's layered forms, blending anatomical detail with surreal abstraction for a dynamic, contemporary composition.

The artwork, Let Yourself Tumble, by Sol Kjok, displayed in a room.

Sol Kjok

Let Yourself Tumble

$248 /mo | $9,000 Purchase

The artwork "Going Up in Smoke" by Sol Kjok features ethereal, translucent human forms intertwined against a dreamy blue and gray textured background. The twisting, overlapping bodies evoke a fluid motion reminiscent of Francis Bacon's distorted figures and Egon Schiele’s expressive anatomy. A contrasting reddish spiral near the center adds dynamic energy to the composition.

The artwork, Going Up in Smoke, by Sol Kjok, displayed in a room.

Sol Kjok

Going Up in Smoke

$248 /mo | $10,000 Purchase

The artwork "Coming and Going" by Sol Kjok features ethereal human figures outlined in delicate, flowing lines against a textured, vibrant blue background. Accents of golden spirals add contrast and depth, evoking the surreal, dreamlike quality reminiscent of Egon Schiele’s expressive line work and Marc Chagall’s whimsical use of color.

The artwork, Coming and Going, by Sol Kjok, displayed in a room.

Sol Kjok

Coming and Going

$548 /mo | $23,000 Purchase

The artwork "Strings Attached" by Sol Kjok features a dynamic composition of nine intertwined human figures depicted with elongated limbs and muted earth tones against a deep blue background. The figures are connected by thin red lines, evoking tension and connection. The style recalls elements of Egon Schiele’s expressive anatomy and Francis Bacon’s distorted forms.

The artwork, Strings Attached, by Sol Kjok, displayed in a room.

Sol Kjok

Strings Attached

$548 /mo | $33,000 Purchase

The artwork "Here Comes the Sun" by Sol Kjok features multiple translucent human figures intertwined in dynamic, overlapping poses against a vibrant yellow background. The soft pastel hues of the figures contrast with the bold color field, evoking a surreal atmosphere reminiscent of Egon Schiele’s expressive line work and Francis Bacon’s distorted forms.

The artwork, Here Comes the Sun, by Sol Kjok, displayed in a room.

Sol Kjok

Here Comes the Sun

$248 /mo | $9,000 Purchase

The artwork "Shimmering" by Sol Kjok features intertwined human figures rendered in delicate pastel tones of lavender, peach, and soft orange. The translucent layering and fluid lines evoke a sense of movement reminiscent of Egon Schiele and Gustav Klimt, blending expressive anatomy with abstract, ethereal textures.

The artwork, Shimmering, by Sol Kjok, displayed in a room.

Sol Kjok

Shimmering

$248 /mo | $10,000 Purchase

The artwork "Purple Ribbon" by Sol Kjok features ethereal, overlapping human figures rendered in soft oranges and pinks against a luminous purple and lavender background. The layered, translucent forms create a sense of movement and psychological depth, reflecting the introspective and figurative abstraction styles reminiscent of Egon Schiele and Francis Bacon.

The artwork

Sol Kjok

Purple Ribbon

$348 /mo | $18,000 Purchase

The artwork "Everything That Is Solid" by Sol Kjok features ethereal, translucent human figures intertwined and layered against a muted purple and blue background, evoking the fluid motion and emotional complexity reminiscent of Egon Schiele and Francis Bacon. The delicate line work and ghostly textures create a haunting, surreal atmosphere.

The artwork, Everything That Is Solid, by Sol Kjok, displayed in a room.

Sol Kjok

Melting into Air

$348 /mo | $10,000 Purchase

The artwork "Sound Shapes 2" by Sol Kjok features ethereal, intertwined human figures rendered in delicate, translucent lines and soft pastel shades of pink, purple, and peach, with a contrasting small blue sphere at the center. The style evokes the flowing, surreal qualities reminiscent of Egon Schiele’s expressive line work and Gustav Klimt’s dreamlike compositions.

The artwork, Sound Shapes 2, by Sol Kjok, displayed in a room.

Sol Kjok

Sound Shapes 2

$348 /mo | $19,000 Purchase

The artwork "Holding Your Head" by Sol Kjok features intertwined human figures with delicate, flowing lines and translucent layering that evoke movement and emotion. The warm, earthy tones contrast against a deep blue background, reminiscent of Egon Schiele’s expressive style and Gustav Klimt’s sinuous forms, creating a dreamlike, introspective visual narrative.

The artwork, Holding Your Head, by Sol Kjok, displayed in a room.

Sol Kjok

Holding Your Head

$348 /mo | $23,000 Purchase

The artwork "Stitched with Its Color" by Sol Kjok features an intricate, surreal composition of intertwined, elongated human figures rendered in muted blues, greens, and earthy tones. The dynamic arrangement and expressive forms evoke the intense emotional energy found in Egon Schiele’s figurative works, blending fluid contours with raw vulnerability.

The artwork, Stitched with Its Color, by Sol Kjok, displayed in a room.

Sol Kjok

Stitched with Its Color

$548 /mo | $33,000 Purchase

A Red Song in the Night by Sol Kjok is a Curina art piece depicting intertwined nude figures forming a circular shape against a swirling blue and purple abstract background, blending dynamic human forms with fluid, expressive brushstrokes in a rhythmic composition.

The artwork, A Red Song in the Night, by Sol Kjok, displayed in a room.

Sol Kjok

A Red Song in...

$548 /mo | $33,000 Purchase

Sound Shapes 6 (Curlicue) by Sol Kjok is a Curina art piece featuring a delicate tangle of human figures drawn in fine purple lines over a warm, textured background of soft oranges and peaches, blending ethereal forms with subtle, organic patterns.

The artwork, Sound Shapes 6 (Curlicue), by Sol Kjok, displayed in a room.

Sol Kjok

Sound Shapes 6 (Curlicue)

$248 /mo | $10,000 Purchase

Sound Shapes 7 (you and Me Both) by Sol Kjok is a Curina art piece featuring layered, intertwined human figures in muted purples and blues with subtle orange accents, expressed through delicate line work and translucent overlapping forms conveying complex emotional interplay.

The artwork, Sound Shapes 7 (you and Me Both), by Sol Kjok, displayed in a room.

Sol Kjok

Sound Shapes 7 (you...

$248 /mo | $10,000 Purchase