"Enchanted Harmony, Fragments of time."
Tjarnargata 12, 101 Reykjavík
Dates
City Hall
08, February 2025 - 09, February 2025
(see calendar for other dates)
Open from 6.30pm - 10.30pm
Website
http://www.bjort.love ju
General Admission See on official website
Hanging from a bridge, the fragment of time captures the vibrant childhood
memories of the artist while also serving as a sanctuary for hidden folk and other
spirits. From the perspective of her younger self, she observes the wonders of
the forces of nature – wild winds, a symphony of colors – where captivating
beauty and the overwhelming power coexist in a delicate dance, almost in
defiance of one another.
This artwork extends an invitation to a meditative ritual, where the audience may explore the prospect of re-discovering their childhood memories of the northern lights while, perhaps, simultaneously calling forth the supernatural spectacle into the current evening sky.
Hanging from a bridge, the fragment of time captures the vibrant childhood
memories of the artist while also serving as a sanctuary for hidden folk and other
spirits. From the perspective of her younger self, she observes the wonders of
the forces of nature – wild winds, a symphony of colors – where captivating
beauty and the overwhelming power coexist in a delicate dance, almost in
defiance of one another.
Beyond the canvas of visual aesthetics, this installation transcends into a meditative ritual. It serves as an invocation, a calling upon Mother Earth and its celestial forces to safeguard the life nestled within the embrace of Seyðisfjörður. This artwork stands as an ode to the formidable nature of the fjord, a love letter to its beauty that also acknowledges the inherent threats it poses.
The visuals themselves find their canvas on old window glass from the artist's childhood home, adding an additional layer of depth to the narrative.
"Björt Sigfinnsdóttir, an Icelandic singer, composer, and multimedia artist, based in Seyðisfjörður. Her music has been featured in several films and has seen multiple
international collaborations. Performing under the artist alias FURA, and released her debut album 'Poems of the Past' in 2016.
Her performative works aimes to engage multiple senses simultaneously, a characteristic that extends into her visual art. The exhibited works, created between 2023 and the early months of 2024 in Seyðisfjörður, are part of an experimental series emphasizing materiality.