Cicilie Risåsen has been photograping and painting since 1990. (The painting practice is influencing the photos and vice versa.) Background from Strykejernet Art School, University of Oslo, personal guidance by Roar Werner Eriksen and Markus Brendmoe, and the mentorshop program at NORD photography. She is currently working at Trafo Kunsthall in Asker .

Grants: Billedkunstnernes vederlagsfond 2008