| ABOUT |
| Thor Elias Engelstad is a Norwegian born Australia based photographer, known for his innovative and recognizable characteristic style combination of fashion and fine art photography. Some of his fashion and advertising clients include Pandora, Grab Denim, Billabong, Oscar Oscar, Mimosa, Universal Store, Volvo, Huawei, Stockland and Brookefield Multiplex. His work has been featured in publications such as a Cultural History of Fashion in the 20th century, Vulture Magazine, Carbon Copy, UCE Magazine, Lino, Art World, Australian Art Review, Academy for Men, Cleo, Oyster and French Photo. The recipient of international prizes such as the International photography Awards, International Color Awards and The Centre for Fine Art Photography in the USA. He is also involved in many diverse art projects and commissions. Thor Elias has had several solo exhibitions, as well as being represented in many group shows worldwide. When not shooting for clients Thor Elias travels the continents adding to his varied influences and inspirations, balancing his personal photo media and visual experimentations work. Artist representation by Buratti Fine Art, Australia. www.buratti.com.au Commerce representation by Illuminate Management Australia. www.illuminatemanagement.com.au AWARDS 2012 Semi-Finalist Moran Contemporary Photographic Art Prize, Sydney, Australia 2011 International Color Awards, Photography Masters Cup, Nominee in Fine Art, London, UK 2010 Finalist HumanKind Exhibition, New York Photo Festival, Powerhouse Arena, NY, USA 2010 Finalist Moran Contemporary Photographic Art Prize, Sydney, Australia 2008 IPA, 5 Honourable mentions in Professional Categories fine art, fashion & advertising, Los Angeles, USA 2008 Finalist Moran Contemporary Photographic Art Prize, Sydney, Australia 2007 International Photography Awards, 3 Honourable mentions in Professional Categories, LA, USA 2007 Cover Art Challenge Award Winner, Queensland Arts Council, Brisbane, Australia 2007 Finalist ACMP Trampoline 07 Projections, Sydney,Australia 2006 International Photography Awards Honourable mention, Fine Art Professional, LA, USA 2006 International Photography Awards, Two Honourable Mentions, People/lifestyle, Prof., LA, USA 2006 Finalist On The Edge The Center for Fine Art Photography, Fort Collins, USA 2006 Finalist Project 30 June exhibitions, New York, USA 2006 Finalist ACMP Trampoline 06 Projections, Sydney, Australia 2006 Premiere selection, PHOTO ‘Le Plus Grand Concours Photo Du Monde’, Paris, France 2006 Finalist Project 30, May and June exhibition, New York, USA 2005 Finalist Thiess Art Prize, Dell Gallery, Brisbane, Australia 2005 Capture Magazines ‘Exposed’ competition in March 2005, Sydney, Australia 2005 The annual F-Stop Imaging Director’s Choice Award, Brisbane, Australia |