Kristian Kvakland (5 February 1927 â 2 October 2011) was a Norwegian sculptor and artist. Among his most famous works is the bronze Amanda-statue of the annual Amanda awards. The statuette originally weighed , but has since been slimmed down to .
Kvakland was born in Orkdal Municipality, and was based in Blylaget. His works are represented in a number of public art collections in Norway.