The Akureyri Art Society manages and operates Mjólkurbúðin, an exhibition space located in the heart of Akureyri. What initially drew me to this venue, beyond its central location and the clarity of the space, were the large windows facing directly onto Kaupvangsstræti - Listagil, one of the town’s main thoroughfares. My intention was to create an exhibition that would be clearly visible to the viewer, whether they chose to enter the space or simply passed by on foot or by car. Entering an space is not always possible for everyone, for that reason, I wanted to offer an exhibition that remains accessible to the audience regardless of whether it is experienced from within the gallery or from the outside, through the windows.

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In the drawings Ílát, common household objects such as flower pots, containers, baskets are assembled into complex, multi-layered arrangements that reflect the concept of a prototype rather than a direct, realistic depiction. These vessels intertwine and overlap, coming together as cohesive forms. They serve not only as physical structures but also as spaces that hold and frame patterns, textures, and colors, giving them shape and intention. Acting almost like an embrace, the containers gather and contain the visual expression that emerges from the artist’s intuitive and free-flowing process.

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The sculptural works engage in a direct dialogue with the drawing at the exhibition, Í lát. What binds them together is their shared foundation in domestic, utilitarian vessels. While the drawings feature stately flower pots and and other classic household containers, the sculptures replace these with more modest, disposable plastic packaging. These once discarded materials are offered a renewed existence, transformed and elevated, both energetically and in terms of perceived value, within a broader social context.