In 2022 I visited Iceland for the first time and was enthralled by its magic; it felt at once otherworldly and familiar (perhaps ancestrally so). I became intrigued with the idea of applying my unique art form to the music of this special island, from its medieval versified sagas to its contemporary classical compositions and the many eras and genres between. Söngskissur: Icelandic Song Sketches was conceived as a visual serenade to the country that captured my heart.
I was further inspired by the natural beauty and rich handwork traditions of Iceland to expand my practice for the first time beyond the digital realm into the analog realm. The series includes cantographs rendered in textile work and assemblage, as well as collaborations with embroidery, assemblage and stained-glass artists.
♫ Click here for a 4-hour Spotify playlist that includes all the songs in the series as well as many other Icelandic musical gems! Söngskissur: Icelandic Song Sketches
