Skaftfell appoints with great pleasure Gavin Morrison as honorary artistic director for 2015-2016. I am fascinated by the different roles which Skaftfell fulfils for Seydisfjordur and how the art centre exists within the life of the town. I feel that this position allows for a reflection on the relationship between the community and the art work in all its various forms, and how Skaftfell can explore new ways to articulate this relationship beyond the town, and beyond Iceland. Skaftfell operates in the field of contemporary art, on a local and international level. It´s activities are based upon exhibitions and events, […]
2015
Sequences VII Off-Venue program: “Salat Dagar” April 18-19
At the Bookshop – projectspace. Opening Saturday April 18, at 17.00. Sunday April 19, open 13.00-16.00. As a part of Sequences VII – off venue program Skaftfell presents SALAT DAGAR (Salat Days) by Jan- Michel Harmening, current Artist-in-Residence. Harmening will show the new work Die Locherin made in Seyðisfjörður. Die Locherin is a machine that by the means of a small needle makes holes in a 35 mm. film while projecting this action simultaneously. A sewing machine and projector joined to a single collaborating unit. The position of the constant addition of holes are calculated by the recursive function and […]