Explore the contemporary video art screening series, Loop, hosted at Gerðarsafn Art Museum. This collaborative exhibition features 'Arrival' by Kleoniki Stanich and 'Sorgarhyrna' by Gunnar Jónsson, two works investigating how human bodies connect to their physical landscapes. Experience these site-specific video projects presenting dialogues between emotional states and natural surroundings.
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Loop is a recurring screening series at Gerðarsafn Art Museum that pairs two video works in a continuous, six-week rotation. This edition presents 'Arrival' by Kleoniki Stanich and 'Sorgarhyrna' by Gunnar Jónsson, both of which explore the intersection between the human body and its surrounding landscape.
The exhibition 'Loop' features two distinct video works: Kleoniki Stanich’s 'Arrival' (2023) and Gunnar Jónsson’s 'Sorgarhyrna' (2025). Stanich’s piece follows a woman seeking escape from the confinement of her domestic environment through travel to an archipelago, reflecting the artist's ongoing research into how women occupy public spheres on screen and in reality. In contrast, 'Sorgarhyrna' creates a dialogue between emotional states and the rugged Icelandic landscape. The work captures how the solar cycle affects the residents of Ísafjörður during the light-deprived winter months, with the artist drawing parallels between the human face and mountain ridges. As part of the ongoing 'Loop' series, these site-specific works are displayed in a continuous rotation, emphasizing themes of place, melancholy, and physical connection to one's surroundings.
The exhibition is hosted at Gerðarsafn Art Museum. Visitors are encouraged to check the museum's official website for general admission information and opening hours regarding their current exhibition programme.
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