Reykjavík Grapevine - 14.03.2014, Page 49

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Aurum in Textile
Textile students from the Reykjavik
School of Visual Arts exhibit their
collaboration projects with Aurum and
Textílprentun Íslands. The textiles was
developed with Aurum‘s jewelleries in
mind under the supervision of designers
Þórunn Árnadóttir, Sigrún Halla Unnars-
dóttir and Andrea Fanney Jónsdóttir.
Sparkling Tail
Goldsmith Guðbjörg Kristín Ingvarsdót-
tir‘s new jewellery collections Lax (Salm-
on) and Skata (Ray) will be on display in
Aurum store. Drawing inspiration from
the texture and form of Icelandic fish,
the jewellery is embellished with rough
yet sparkly texture, paying homage to
nature‘s real treasures.
Selected by Bility
Studiobility’s new product line gives up-
and-coming designers a platform into a
thriving production market. Products by
the first designers “Selected by Bility”
will be on display in Aurum’s design
store.
The Reflective Vale
The new and progressive ornate collec-
tion by jewellery label Kría continues the
exploration of adorning the human form
with pieces inspired by natural lines and
structures in the spirit of the decorative
art movement that seeks to harmonise
with the environment.
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PopUp Market
Loft Hostel, Bankastræti 7a
(4. hæð), 101 Reykjavík
PopUp Market
Independent Icelandic designers present
and sell their products at the pop up
market in Loft Hostel. If you want to buy
fresh Icelandic design, you don't want
to miss this! Open Saturday March 29
12–6 pm.
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Þingholtsstræti 2–4,
101 Reykjavik
Icewear Landinn Production
You‘ll get to see Icewear and Víkurprjón’s
famous woollen socks “Landinn” (tradi-
tional “folksocks” if you will) come right
off the knitting machine in Icewear‘s
shop in Bankastræti and look at their
designers’ newest ideas take form in
traditional Icelandic wool. Opening
Thursday March 27 from 5–9 pm.
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Frá gosi til grips
Around Iceland, Laugavegur 18,
101 Reykjavík
From Volcano to Vase
Does volcanic activity influence design?
Sigrún Einarsdóttir’s narrow escape from
the Vestm nnaeyjar volcanic eruption
40 years ago is evident in her designs
and material choices. Sigrún‘s lava-like
ceramic vases are symbolic for the stir-
ring volcanoes. Opening Friday March 28
from 4:30–6:30 pm.
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Spark Design Space
Spark Design, Klapparstígur 33,
101 Reykjavík
Austurland: Designs from Nowhere
A new collection of products from four
International designers - Julia Lohm-
nann, Max Lamb, Thorunn Arnadottir
and Gero Grundmann - who were invited
to East Iceland to work with local materi-
als. The results are products, made using
seaweed, rock, fishing nets and antler.
The curator of the show is Pete Collard.
Opening Tuesday March 25 at 5 pm.
Teaser
A group exhibition of works by eleven
designers and architects using the word
“tea” as inspiration in both methods and
approach. The exhibition will extend as
far as the swimming pool Laugar-
dalslaug, where guests are invited to dip
themselves into a teapot on Saturday
March 29 from 1–3 pm.
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Þoka, Laugavegur 25,
101 Reykjavík
Raise a Flag
Almost a century after the king of
Denmark approved the current Icelandic
flag, Hörður Lárusson, the self appointed
chairman of an unofficial flag committee,
is looking to update it. Suggestions for
the new Icelandic flag will be sketched
and displayed at gallery Þoka. Opening
Thursday March 27 from 5–7 pm.
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Flagpoles in the City Centre, 101
Reykjavík
In 1914 Icelanders were invited to submit
proposals for a new national flag. A num-
ber of suggestions were submitted and
preserved in the form of written descrip-
tions. These proposals will now be raised
on flagpoles all over the city centre. Take
a stroll around downtown and see if you
can find all 28 proposals!
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Eva, Laugavegur 26, 101 Reykjavík
New Lingerie Collection by Mulier
An installation at clothing store Eva pres-
ents clothing design company Mulier’s
first collection of lingerie. Owners Arna
Sigrún Haraldsdóttir and Jónína de la
Rosa design Icelandic lingerie that is
both beautiful and comfortable. Opening
Thursday March 27 from 6:30–9 pm.
Take This Scarve by Hendrikka
Waage
Timeless and colourful Italian scarves
add a touch of Boho-luxe to any outfit.
You’ll also get a chance to check out
designer Hendrikka Waage’s summer
dresses and jewellery. Opening Thursday
March 27 from 5–7 pm.
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Laugavegur 47,
101 Reykjavík
Cooking Ceramics
Collaboration project between ceramic
students from Reykjavik School of Visual
Art and ceramic company Kahla. Kahla’s
product collection Atelier will be on dis-
play as well as design moulds that give
visitors an idea of the process behind
the product. Opening Tuesday March
25 at 5 pm.
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Staka
38 þrep, Laugavegur 49,
101 Reykjavík
Staka
The harsh and magnificent landscape of
Iceland‘s wild interior was the inspiration
for product designer María Kristín Jóns-
dóttir when creating a new line of Staka,
accessories for both men and women.
The previous line was nominated for the
Grapevine Design Award 2013. Opening
Tuesday March 25 at 5 pm.
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Leiðarljós
Marta Jonsson, Laugavegur 51,
101 Reykjavík
Northern Lights
Marta Jonsson presents her new shoe
collection at her store. The shoes are
warm leather boots with a good grip
sole, perfect for trudging through lava on
a cold winter night to look at the north-
ern lights in fashion. Opening Friday
March 28 from 5–8 pm.
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Kiosk, Laugavegi 65,
101 Reykjavík
Animalistic Dream
Visual artist Sunna Ben occupies the
windows and walls of fashion boutique
Kiosk. Her works are a combination of
two and three dimensional elements,
fashion and drawings, reality and adven-
tures from her own mind. Don‘t miss the
DesignerBingo and Opening Saturday
March 29 at 7 pm.
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The Culture House,
Hverfisgata 15, 101 Reykjavík
Packaging Design 2014
Oddi Printers and The Association of Ice-
landic Graphic Designers host an annual
design competition for food packaging
made from carton, corrugated cardboard
and/or soft plastic. This year's awarded
entries will be on display at the Culture
House where the award ceremony takes
place.
Icelandic Graphic Design Awards
2014
The Association of Icelandic Graphic
Designers hosts the 14th annual Graphic
Design Awards. Icelandic graphic
designers submit their best works from
2013 and a panel of judges chooses
the ones they find outstanding. The
results will be announced at the opening
ceremony.
The Fairest Word
30 designers were each assigned one of
the 30 most beautiful words in the Ice-
landic language, as voted for by Iceland-
ers in 2013. The group exhibition hosted
by The Association of Icelandic Graphic
Designers will visualize beauties such as
“seigla” (tenacity) and “skúmaskot” (dark
and slightly creepy corner).
Iceland in Sight
Peter Jones presents William Morris in
graphic design in the Culture House on
Hverfisgata. The exhibition is based on
Jones‘ research on Morris, the British
design pioneer who visited Iceland twice
in the 19th century.
Piece of Mind
This new book by illustrator Erla María
Árnadóttir is a collection of illustrated
tales of invisible friends. Based on de-
scriptions from adults and children alike,
the illustrator attempts to reveal the
appearance of these normally invisible
helpers and trusted friends.
Anatomy of Letters
Graphic designer Sigríður Rún Kristins-
dóttir’s archivist approach to letters and
print is the inspiration for this exhibition/
workshop. Take part in an excavation of
ancient Icelandic letter skeletons and see
if you can guess their meaning from their
archaic form.
PaperWork
Graphic designer Kristín Edda Gylfadóttir
recycles paper, creating handmade
paper pieces that highlight the material’s
texture and aesthetics. With the mate-
rial’s changing value in mind, Gylfadóttir
employs Icelandic natural elements in
the process by adding Icelandic herbs
in the mix.
Børk No.1
Børk creative studio presents the works
of four graphic designers who each
designed patterns and artwork on
items such as pillows, wrapping paper,
blankets and wallpaper or “items of
enclosure” if you will. Find out what
captivates the “audience” of an envelope
or a gift.

It´s personal – and you’re invited
You‘re invited to an invitation card party
in collaboration with graphic designer
Tiny Risselada. Guests will be offered
to send invitations to all sorts of events
using letterpressed cards. Invite granny
to dinner or friends to a party. A postbox,
stamps and goodwill is supplied!
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Tulipop, Hverfisgata 39,
101 Reykjavík
Tulipop Illustration Workshop
The Tulipop fantasy world of colorful
characters has charmed both the young
and cool at heart. Tulipop premiers the
new product line for 2014 and offers a
peek at the creative process behind the
enchanting Tulipop world. Open illustra-
tion workshop Saturday March 29 from
12–4 pm.
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Kex Hostel, Skúlagata 28,
101 Reykjavík
Muses
A lively group exhibition organized by the
Association of Icelandic Fashion Design-
ers where visitors witness how clothing
designers and musicians influence each
other. A total of 18 artists participate
in the exhibition, and you’re invited
to dance on opening night! Opening
Wednesday March 26 at 9 pm.
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Happy Campers –
Harpa & Skólavörðuholt atHallgrímskirk-
ja, Austurvöllur & Old Harbour
Happy Campers
Happy Campers introduces a new
generation of camper vans developed
in cooperation with the designers at Haf
Studio. The Happy Campers philosophy
is based on simplicity, fun, and excite-
ment. Every detail has been deliberately
designed to strengthen the traveler's
connection with nature and amplify his
overall travel experience.
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Ígló&Indí, Skólavörðustígur 4,
101 Reykjavík
Frozen Landscape – Design Process
Children’s clothing label Ígló&Indí
present their fall and winter collection.
The design process was recorded in
sketches, paintings, videos and hand-
made figurines that will be on display
giving a glimpse of Ígló&Indí’s happy
children and their imaginary animal
friends. Opening Thursday March 27
from 5–9 pm.
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Listhús Ófeigs, Skólavörðustígur 5,
101 Reykjavík
Rhubarb ¬– Linen – Wool
Master dressmaker Hildur Bolladót-
tir and goldsmith Dýrfinna Torfadóttir
collaborate on this exhibition of women’s
clothing and jewellery. Characterized
by modern, versatile cuts, fabrics and
colour, Hildur’s clothing is accessorized
by Dýrfinna’s jewellery, made of natural
materials such as rhubarb, fur, linen
and silver.
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Mengi, Óðinsgata 2,
101 Reykjavík
Viti by Volki
Design team Volki previews their indoor/
outdoor furniture line, designed with the
recognisable form of the “viti” (light-
house) in mind. You can also buy Volki‘s
products at Mengi, a newly opened
shop, exhibition space and event venue
all rolled into one. Opening Wednesday
March 26 from 5–8 pm.
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Kaolin Gallerí, Skólavörðustígur 22,
101 Reykjavík
8x1m
Kaolin is an association of eight ceramic
artists, running a gallery on Reykjavik’s
unofficial gallery street Skólavörðustígur.
The exhibition explores the boundaries
between sculptures and products, where
each of the eight artists is assigned one
square meter of space. Opening Friday
March 28 from 5–8 pm.
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Insula, Skólavörðustígur 21,
101 Reykjavík
Softness
Four designers with different back-
grounds unite for an exciting exhibition
at Insula Islandia where warmth, soft-
ness, color and form are a priority in all of
the designs. Check out woolen blankets,
pelts, home décor and much more on
opening night, Thursday March 27 from
6–8 pm.
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Skólavörðustígur 38,
101 Reykjavík
Helga Björnsson at Eggert Feldskeri
Master furrier Eggert Jóhannsson and
Haute couture designer Helga Björnsson
present their new collection of furs and
accessories from Icelandic shearling.
The collection will be on display in the
showroom at Eggert feldskeri.
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