Icelanders bring spring to Brussels
The exhibition is a joint exhibition of the works of sixteen Icelandic artists, all of whom have in common to have broken down in Belgium for a long or short time and work on artistic creation. The exhibition is held in conjunction with Art Brussels, one of the most important art policy in Belgium, and is part of its VIP program, which ensures the attendance of collectors, curators and cultural editor who visit the exhibition on organized trips.
Iceland’s Ambassador to Brussels, Kristján Andri Stefánsson, threw the idea of the exhibition that has now become a reality. The artists who have works on the exhibition are Árni Jónsson, Baldvin Einarsson, Davíð Samúelsson, Erla Franklínsdóttir, Geirþrúður Finnbogadóttir Hjörvar, Guðný Rósa Ingimarsdóttir, Hallveig Ágústsdóttir, Helena Jónsdóttir, Hubert, Valgerður Sigurðardóttir and Fritz Hendrik Berndsen.
Well -fallen for showcase
« I was invited to a joint exhibition of several artists of various nationalities where Guðný Rósa artist was among the exhibitors. I was introduced to the hosts, the couple François Huet and Odile Repolt, who are both art collections and own and operate a beautiful house that they often use as » Residens « . In a second time, they strike and hold shows there, but the house is bright and beautiful and very well suited for exhibition. In a chat with them, it was stated that quite a few Icelandic artists live and work in Belgium, and somehow this idea came to light on an exhibition of the works of Icelandic artists, ”says Kristján Andri and he says the project has since gone on.
« The project is actually twofold and is all under the unique generosity and generosity of the Huet-Repolt couple. Then selected a number of applications from Fritz Hendrik Berndsen, who has stayed here since February and ended his stay in the second part of the project, which is, as a matter of fact, a joint exhibition of the works of Icelandic artists who live and work in Belgium. «
The works enjoy themselves extremely well
Kristján Andri started writing the artists and introduced them to the idea. In the end, they turned out to be eighteen who are active and active in Belgium and were all invited to participate in the show.
« The vast majority of them were known as the invitation and it has been extremely rewarding to visit their studios and get to know them and their works better in this process. We visited all the artists in their studios, reviewed their works and what they have been working on.
« He has a unique sensitivity and eye for the space we have from playing and it is safe to say that the works enjoy all of them very well, each in the space they have been intended. »
Here you can see works by Valgerði Sigurðardóttir and Davíð Samúelsson.
Gain a foothold in Belgium
The exhibition is a collaborative project of the embassy in Brussels and Íslandsstofa, and says Kristján Andri grants from there have enabled the exhibition to be presented to all kinds of cultural media in Brussels, both the Press and also other media, such as radio and television even.
« Hopefully it will help to promote our people here and gain a better foothold in the Belgian art market. It has been fun to watch the attention the exhibition has attracted and the coverage it has received, » says Kristján Andri.
The works here are by Hallveig Ágústsdóttir, Guðný Rósa Ingimarsdóttir and Árna Jónsson.
The exhibition is called spring in Icelandic, how is the name come?
« I had noticed when I was in Paris that French translations of the works of Ragnar Jónasson always carry an Icelandic name, often short words or concepts that are not too complex in pronunciation. The vegetation is taking over, a new life to ignite and everything seems possible. «
The exhibition runs until May 4 and is open Saturdays and Sundays between 7 p.m. 14 and 18 and during Art Brussels from 24-27. April is open between 10 and 18. She is housed at Rue Du Relais 42 in 1170 Watermael-Boisfort in Brussels.
The ceramic work is by Erla Franklínsdóttir and farther are works by Hallveig Ágústsdóttir and Guðný Rósa Ingimarsdóttir.
Fritz Hendrik Berndsen at his work.
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