Kristian Kvakland

Kristian Kvakland (born February 5, 1927) is a Norwegian sculptor and artist. Among his most famous works is the bronze Amanda-statue of the annual Amanda awards. The statuette originally weighed 4.5 kilograms (9.9 lb), but has since been slimmed down to 2.5 kilograms (5.5 lb).

Kvakland was born in Orkdal, and is based at Blylaget, Nesodden in southeast Norway.. His works are represented in a number of public art collections in Norway.