SÍM Gallery and the Academy of the Senses Present "Sleppa" in Skagafjörður
SÍM Gallery acts as a central hub for contemporary exhibitions, connecting audiences with dynamic projects from member and visiting artists. While the Association of Icelandic Visual Artists maintains its primary exhibition spaces in the capital, artistic endeavors supported by its community frequently extend across the country, showcasing the breadth of contemporary Icelandic art in unique rural venues.
Exploring Intergenerational Bonds at hAughús
The group exhibition titled Sleppa brings together fourteen visual artists comprising seven pairs of mothers and daughters. Staged at the hAughús exhibition space in Héraðsdal, Skagafjörður, the presentation serves as the inaugural summer exhibition for the venue—a former farm building transformed into a contemporary art space following its opening initiative in 2025.
The concept behind Sleppa (meaning "to let go") examines the complex dynamics of the mother-daughter relationship. Participating artists explore the transformative potential of releasing control, navigating the delicate tension between love and fear, stability and freedom, and the generational transmission of creative urges.
The exhibiting artist pairs include:
- Aðalheiður S. Eysteinsdóttir and Brák Jónsdóttir
- Borghildur Óskarsdóttir, Ósk Vilhjálmsdóttir, and Hulda Ragnhildur Hjálmarsdóttir
- Áslaug Thorlacius and Helga Thorlacius Finnsdóttir
- Inga Sigga Ragnarsdóttir and Katrín Agnes Ingudóttir Klar
- Margrét Stefánsdóttir and Lára Margrétardóttir
- Ragnhildur Stefánsdóttir and Ragnhildur Lára Weisshappel
- Rósa Gísladóttir and Þorgerður Þórhallsdóttir
Visitor Information and Background
Beyond exploring familial and creative bonds, the project highlights the ongoing discourse surrounding women in the visual arts and establishes a framework for dialogue across generations of female creators. The initiative is organized by the Academy of the Senses in collaboration with the Dungal Art Foundation, which has supported Icelandic art and publication since 1992.
For those looking to experience contemporary art projects connected to the broader SÍM community, exploring current lineups can offer further inspiration. You can plan your cultural itinerary by checking out what's on exhibitions or using the museums list on Musemap (musemap.art) to discover more creative spaces across the city.
