Stuart Ian Frost

Stuart Ian Frost is a British environmental artist and Professor at the University of South East Norway, affiliated with the Department of Aesthetic Sciences under the Faculty of Humanities, Sports and Educational Sciences. His work focuses on site-specific sculptures that engage with natural environments, addressing themes like sustainability, climate change, and ecological responsibility. Born in Bath, England (1960), Frost earned an M.A. in Sculpture from the Royal College of Art (London) and a B.A. in Fine Art from Wolverhampton Polytechnic.

• Education:
  • M.A. Sculpture, Royal College of Art, London (1983-1986)
  • B.A. Honours Fine Art, Wolverhampton Polytechnic (1980-1983)
  • Foundation Course, Bristol Polytechnic (1979-1980)

Frost’s research interests center on environmental art, site-specific interventions, and the intersection of sculpture with ecological systems. His artworks, such as Enshrined (2024) and Rise and Fall (2018), use organic materials like wood and natural processes to critique human impact on ecosystems. He has lectured internationally, including at the Academy of Fine Arts in Bergen and Trondheim, and contributed to publications like LAND/ART New Mexico (2009).

Notable Awards:

• Vederlagsfondet Stipend (multiple years)
• Statens Kunststipend (2003)
• Henry Moore Study Stipend (1983-1985)
• South West Arts Study Award (1989)

Frost has held solo exhibitions globally, including at the Bomullsfabrikken (Arendal, Norway) and Richard Levy Gallery (New Mexico, USA). His works are part of public collections like the Norwegian Arts Council and Museum of Modern Art, Toluca. He has collaborated on environmental projects in Ghana and contributed to biennales in South Korea and France.