Bendik Arnold Riis Kristiansen (20 November 1911 – 20 January 1988) was a Norwegian artist whose works are on display at National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design.Aftenposten 2011-10-10, p. 7-kultur, by journalists Kjersti Nipen and Ingvild Berg
He graduated from Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry.
Art created by Riis (while he was committed as a mental patient, against his own wishes) at Gaustad Sykehus, disappeared into the possession of employees of the hospital, against the wishes of the artist according to Ketil Bjørnstad's biography of the artist.Aftenposten 2011-10-10, p. 7-kultur, by journalists Kjersti Nipen and Ingvild Berg "Ketil Bjørnstads nye biografi om Bendik Riis påstår at kunst som ble skapt mens Riis var tvangsinnlagt ved Gaustad Sykehus, forsvant til sykehusansatte mot kunstnerens vilje."
Works Aftenposten said that the painting Castraktion (castration) from 1957 is "counted among his most important".Aftenposten 2011-10-10, p. 7-kultur, by journalists Kjersti Nipen and Ingvild Berg (A copy of the painting was printed in Aftenposten in 2011.Aftenposten 2011-10-10, p. 7-kultur)
References
External links Photo of painting, Castraktion (castration)