Reykjavík Grapevine - 01.03.2013, Blaðsíða 49

20 Ljósaberg
On Miðbakki by Reykjavik harbour,
Sölvi Steinarr, Flúrlampar ehf og
Sólsteinar/S Helgason present
Ljósaberg, a light made from Icelan-
dic materials, suitable for Icelandic
conditions. The light consists of
Icelandic columnar basalt, LED lights
and plexiglas.
>> At Miðbakki behind Reykjavik Art
Museum
21 Reykjavik Fashion Festival
The 4th edition of the Reykjavík Fash-
ion Festival takes place March 14-16.
The runway shows take place on
Saturday, March 16 at Harpa, show-
casing A/W collections for 2013-14 by
7 Icelandic designers.
Designers: Andersen & Lauth, ELLA,
Farmers Market, HUGINN MUNINN,
JÖR by Guðmundur Jörundsson,
Mundi and 66° NORTH and REY.
Suopunki – Design from
Lapland
Suopunki is an exhibition of 19 de-
signers from Lapland, Finland. Draw-
ing inspiration from the extremes,
the location on the Arctic Circle, the
cold and the wild, traditions com-
bined with cutting edge technologies
and the delicate relationship to the
nature, it includes modern Finnish
design previously unseen in Iceland.
Samsuða - Concoction
The group exhibition by The As-
sociation of Icelandic Product and
Industrial Designers premieres works
by 18 designers, ranging from furni-
ture to experience design, candles to
prosthetic limbs and more.
The opening event is March 14 at 20.
Icelandic Furniture
and design
Exhibition of furniture designed and
produced in Iceland aims to promote
new Icelandic manufacturing, in
which well-considered design and
excellent craftsmanship go hand
in hand. Participants include Á.
Guðmundsson, Axis, G. Á. Húsgögn,
Sólóhúsgögn, Sýrusson, R.B. Rúm
and Zenus.
>> Opening party is March 14
from 20-22.
Harpa, Austurbakki 2
... Love, Reykjavík
…Love, Reykjavik is the platform and
travelling exhibition of five Icelandic
designers and will showcase their
latest products at Epal this Design-
March. The designers are: Anna
Þórunn Hauksdóttir, Ingibjörg Hanna
Bjarnadóttir, Marý, Ragnheiður Ösp
Sigurðardóttir and Steinunn Vala
Sigfúsdóttir.
>> The opening event is March 14 at 20.
Epal, Harpa, Austurbakki 2
22 The Magic Table
Sisters Aldís Bára (potter) and
Sigrún (product designer) Einars-
dóttir collaborate under the name
EINARSdætur. On a magic table
in Ramma-gerðin Gift Store, they
show wheel thrown tableware,
designed specifically for brunch,
together with accessories. While
Aldís demonstrates wheel throwing
on a potter’s wheel, master chef
at Kolabrautin prepares brunch-
related tasting for the magic table.
Selected food items will be made
available on Kolabrautin’s menu.
>> Rammagerðin, Hafnarstræti 19
23 Crossing the Line
Bryndís Bolladóttir and Rúnar
Haraldsson present furniture col-
lection Crossing the Line. Bryndís
demonstrates innovative solutions
in sound design while Rúnar shows
chairs and sofas. Although distinct
in function, their materiality and form
ties them closely together.
>> Iða, Lækjargata 2a
24 The Lamp MR
A new lamp will light up the windows
of Reykjavik Junior College during
DesignMarch. Designed by Industrial
Designer Sigga Heimis, it is designed
with the school’s windows in mind.
>> Lights will be lit for the first time
Wednesday, March 13 at 21.
MR, Lækjargata
25 Aurora Design Fund Award-
ees at DesignMarch
Many of the Aurora Design Fund
Awardees present their projects dur-
ing DesignMarch.
Hæg Breytileg Átt
Aurora Design Fund introduces a
new platform for interdisciplinary
teams to search new approaches and
solutions to residential development
with sustainability, social awareness
and efficiency in mind.
Deficiency and Creativity on
the Outskirts of Reykjavik
Global turmoil has caused uncertain-
ty in shaping the built environment
and challenged established planning
strategies.
April architects, students at the Ice-
landic Arts Academy in 2011 and MA
students of Organizational Manage-
ment at the Agricultural University of
Iceland introduce a multidisciplinary
research collaboration on the current
challenges in city planning.
>> Hannesarholt, Grundarstígur 10
26 Magic
For centuries, goldsmiths have made
jewelry, taking inspiration from the
magic around us. The Icelandic Gold-
smith’s Association invites everyone
to enjoy this magic as it takes form.
>> The opening is on Thursday,
March 14 at 20. Gallery Bakarí,
Bergstaðastræti 14
27 Orion
A jewelry line designed by Guðbjörg
Ingvarsdóttir in collaboration with Ice-
landic-African aid organization Enza.
Weaving a better live for themselves
with Enza, women in South-Africa
have now woven strong yet delicate
bonds with Icelandic design. The jew-
elry reflecting this bond is made with
African cotton.
>> Opening party Thursday, March 14
from 15:30-17:30.
Aurum, Bankastræti 4
28 unZIP - Part 1
HAF in collaboration with Mundi and
66°North presents part 1 of unZIP.
The project regenerates chairs with
a new and simple detachable cover
whilst breaking down old barriers of
production and distribution, offering
a fun and inexpensive solution to
recycling furniture.
>> The opening is Thursday, March 14
from 19-21. 66°North, Bankastræti 5
29 Show Window
Furniture Designer Frú Hansen will
exhibit a lamp from her collection
TINDUR in the window of Spaks-
mannsspjarir. The lamp is made of lo-
cal driftwood and will fill the window
with an enchanting play of shadows.
>> Spaksmannsspjarir, Bankastræti 11
Under the Influence
Orr Goldsmiths display jewelry tai-
lored to fashion designs by Steinunn
Sigurðardóttir.
>> An opening event with cool
refreshments from Gæðingur
Brewery is Thursday, March 14 at
18. Orr, Bankastræti 11
30 Vík Prjónsdóttir
Vík Prjónsdóttir presents a new
remix of their celebrated Seal Pelt,
made by the British-Japanese design
ensemble Eley Kishimoto. Vík Prjóns-
dóttir also introduces new scarfs and
blankets.
The opening is on Thursday, March 14
at 16.
Ljóshyrningar
Designed by Tinna Gunnarsdóttir for
Lumex, Ljóshyrningur is a table lamp
that emits gentle indirect lighting.
Comfortable in a corner, it sometimes
ventures towards the centre. The
form is an ode to geometry, which
is never far off. The material is an
ode to industrial production, so
unconscious of its beauty. The light
source is an ode to technical innova-
tion, which leads us forward into the
future. The execution is an ode to
craftmanship, which we can not do
without.
Design in Dialogue
A group exhibition at the Culture
House brings designers from differ-
ent backgrounds together in inter-
disciplinary collaborations. Among
participants are Hver design project,
7 factory design, ERUM, Guðný
Hafsteinsdóttir, Sif Ægisdóttir, Rúna
Thors and Ragnheiður I. Ágústsdóttir.
The exhibition is curated by Katarina
Siltavuori.
>> Opening party Thursday, March 14
at 16.
Story Delicious
Every meal tells a story, with a
beginning, middle and an end. Story
Delicious by Gerður Jónsdóttir, Tinna
Ottesen and Kristín María Sigþórsdót-
tir is an installation coupled with a
light meal. It is an experience for all
five senses in which the thread un-
folds with every bite. Limited seating,
please book ahead at storytimedeli-
cious@gmail.com.
>> The Culture House, Hverfisgata 15
31 Cairns and Rime Stones
Ceramic designer Ragnheiður Ingunn
Ágústsdóttir presents new products
that refer to commonplace items and
organic forms. Cairns (vases) are
closed forms that serve as signposts
or memorials for the departed, while
Rime Stones are open forms which,
similar to an eggshell, refer to a
beginning.
>> Karlmenn, Laugavegur 7
32 Four Brothers
Anna María Sveinbjörnsdóttir pres-
ents a new jewelry series for men.
The series consists of gold, silver
and gemstone rings especially made
for brothers Gunnar, Sveinbjörn,
Bjartmar and Birkir. The rings along
with photos of the brothers will be
on display in Anna María Design on
Skólavörðustígur.
>> Opening party Thursday, March
14 at 16. Anna María design
Skólavörðustígur 3
33 Hringrás
Hringrás is a collaborative show of
15 graphic designers and illustrators,
held at the legendary Kaffi Mokka on
Skólavörðustígur. The theme is cycle
that each designer and illustrator
interprets through an art piece. The
exhibition will travel to TastySpace,
Las Vegas in April.
Designers and illustrators:
Þorleifur Gunnar Gíslason, Bobby
Breiðholt, Signý Kolbeinsdóttir, Elli
Egilsson, Siggi Odds, Hrefna Sig-
urðardóttir, Kristín Agnarsdóttir, Dóri
Andrésson, Kristjana S Williams,
Hrafn Gunnars, Sig Vicious, Jónas
Valtýsson and Erla María Árnadóttir,
Alli Metall, Ragnar Freyr and Halldór
Andri Bjarnason.
>> Kaffi Mokka Skólavörðustígur 3A
34 The Natural Magic of Ice-
land
In her work, goldsmith Dýrfinna
Torfadóttir explores treatment and
process of raw materials from the
Icelandic ecosystem, experimenting
with unconventional and unexpected
combinations such as naturally pol-
ished stones, Icelandic lava, tanned
fish skin, recycled rubber, timber and
sheep or reindeer horns in addition
to classic metals for jewelry making.
>> Ófeigur, Skólavörðustígur 5
35 Forget Me Knot
In a documented one-time surgery-
performance, a plastic surgeon re-
moved a 110mm x 10mm strip of skin
from the abdomen of Sruli Recht. The
resulting leather from the dermis was
prepared for use in the ring, Forget
Me Knot.
>> The opening is Thursday, March
14 at 20.
Sruli Recht, Bergstaðastræti 4
36 Skaparinn/Off Duty
Photos from the spring collection
by fashion label Skaparinn are on
display in the windows of Minja
Skólavörðustígur, Sævar Karl in Hver-
fisgata and ATMO on Laugavegur.
The photos were shot by photogra-
pher Inga Sólveig.
>> Minja, Skólavörðustígur 12
37 Saltverk x HAF
The Salters at Saltverk present new
products made from Icelandic natural
materials, wrapped in new packaging
by HAF by Hafsteinn Júlíusson. A
rendezvous of crafts and design that
will both please the eye and delight
the taste buds. >>Opening event
Friday, March 15 from 18-20 at Slip-
pbarinn. Frú Lauga, Óðinsgata 1
38 Cross
Fashion Designer Erna Einarsdóttir
exhibits her final project from Central
Saint Martins Academy in London
where she graduated with a master's
degree in fashion design last spring.
In designing this collection, Erna
emphasized the use of textile and
Icelandic materials with regards for
Icelandic textile traditions.
>> Geysir, Skólavörðustígur 16
39 Silver Threads
Goldsmith Sif Ægisdóttir and
interior designer Þuríður Helga
Jónasdóttir exhibit a collaborative
project inspired by the Icelandic
national design heritage.
>> Húnoghún, Skólavörðustígur 17b
40 Magic From the Earth
The artists at gallery Kaolin invite
guests to get acquainted with
pottery. The gallery displays clay,
tools and other things related to the
ceramic designer’s work.
>> Gallerí Kaolin Skólavörðustígur 22
41 Fish
Textile designers Guðrún Eysteins-
dóttir and Guðlaug Ágústa Halldórs-
dóttir in collaboration with goldsmith
Jón Tryggvi Þórsson present Fish,
silver jewelry created from sensory
receptors of cod fish. According
to old belief, a pair of these objects
bring good fortune to the owner.
>> Fish, Skólavörðustígur 23
42 Blue Lagoon and Scintilla
Blue Lagoon introduces a new col-
lection of scented textiles designed
by Linda Árnadóttir of Scintilla for
Blue Lagoon. Preview of the line is
on display at Blue Lagoon shop on
Laugavegur.
>> Blue Lagoon Shop, Laugavegur 15
43 Fönix - RannaDesign
Fönix is a new line of one of a kind,
bold feather earrings designed by
the fashion designer Rannveig Gísla-
dóttir. Fine and detailed craftsman-
ship combined with the unique shape
and pattern of the feathers create a
fashion forward statement piece.
>> Opening party Thursday, March 14
from 18-21.
Nýlenduvöruverslun Hemma og
Valda, Laugarvegur 21
44 Something fishy
Róshildur Jónsdóttir’s unique fish-
bone model making kit is a showcase
on bringing old traditions to the
present. A collaboration between
scientists and fish producers, it is
creative transformation at its best.
>> Opening party Tuesday, March 12
at 17. Spark Design Space, Klap-
parstígur 33
45 You Say it Best When You
Say Nothing at All
GUNMAD presents its online type
foundry ‘Or’ with the exhibition at
Þoka gallery. The website www.
ortype.is is launched during the
exhibition where visitors can try out
typefaces while communicating in
real time.
>> Opening party Wednesday, March
13 from 17-19. Þoka, Laugavegur
25, Hrím Design Shop cellar
46 Westerly Winds
Westerly Winds circulate the city
centre but calm down near a store
window on Laugavegur 36. Be sure
to take cover! Westerly Winds is an
interdisciplinary project by product
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Complete event listings can be found in the
DesignMarch brochure, online at DesignMarch.is
and in the DesignMarch app.
Event schedule may change.
DesignMarch brochures with complete listings can
be found in various event locations and key places
such as:
10-11 - all Reykjavík locations.
Kaffitár – all Reykjavík locations.
Háskólatorg, Universty of Iceland.
Hótel Natura, Nauthólsvegur 52.
Hönnunarsafn Íslands, Garðatorg 1, 210
Garðabær
Kex Hostel, Skúlagata 28
Iceland Academy of the Arts, Þverholt 11
The Nordic House, Sturlugata 5
Reykjavík Art Museum
Reykjavík City Hall
Reykjavik University
Tourist Information Center, Aðalstræti 2