Monday, 11 June 2012
I always think art is a form of communication expressed differently by individuals, through finely cross sectioned cow, or music, or even food. That message communicated would provoke a reaction. Still exhausted from the lack of sleep, I decided to explore the Reykjavik art scene instead of any more hikes/treks (so 2010 for me). The major art galleries were located within 3 different locations all over the city, providing great value for a fiver.
There was a photography exhibition which displayed mostly portraits. My camera was mostly used to capture scenery. Personally, I don’t think I am that photogenic and the fact that I don’t have the right lens for the job as well. My lens was one which was basically an all-rounder lens but perhaps more accurately is actually not very good for anything lens. It did show that I could do more portraits in the future.
The first exhibition had modern art which combined comic superheroes and history. Perhaps to link imagination to reality. There were other random installations with sheep (not real ones) which I guessed was a significant animal in Iceland due to the sheer numbers.
The second gallery was a painting gallery. The paintings were inspired by the Myvatn Lake area. Coincidently the area where I spent my last 3 days. The mix of colours and texture of the painting reminded me of the rocks, lakes and barren lands. “I been there.” That was the reaction the painting provoked. The scene was exactly like that!
The final gallery was in honour of a famous sculptor. The building was his studio which he built himself. The various stages of his life was kind of reflected in his building and the sculptures within. The influence of astronomy was interesting on some of his metalwork. However, the other sculptures were where the communication broke down. It was a bit too alternative for me.
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