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Residency news: Welcoming artist in residence Roman Sokolov

Residency news: Welcoming artist in residence Roman Sokolov

Skaftfell welcomes new artist in residence Roman Sokolov, a documentary photographer and graduate student at Danmarks Medie- og Journalisthøjskole (DMJX). Born in St. Petersburg, Roman is now exiled in Denmark. In 2017-2018, he attended the Academy of Documentary and Art Photography “Fotografika,” St. Petersburg. During his 6-week residency at Skaftfell, Roman will investigate how Iceland is coping with the effects of climate change. He will meet with climate scientists who are engaged in research in a wide range of fields, including reforestation, biodiversity, melting permafrost, renewable energy, greenhouse farming, and water therapy.

Colour of Memory – Workshop for children and adults by Ji Yoon Jen Chung

Colour of Memory – Workshop for children and adults by Ji Yoon Jen Chung

Saturday March 11, 2023, 14:00-16:00, Herðubreið This workshop explores ways to convert memory into a painting, using the exact colour from a photograph. By extracting ink from the film, participants can experience how the photograph dissolves and disappears as they create their own memory in a new painting, which can sometimes be a different form of image compared to what they have caught on camera. The workshop is free of charge, materials are included. Suitable for age 10 and older, adults are very welcome to join. 2 steps to join the workshop: register by email to skaftfell@old.skaftfell.is. email 3-5 images […]

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