Reykjavík
Completed

I Can't Find the Frame: Contemporary Painting Exhibition in Reykjavík

Helena Reynisdóttir presents a solo collection of abstract and hyper-realistic artworks at Hornið.

Experience a powerful body of work by Reykjavík-based artist Helena Reynisdóttir. In this solo exhibition, she investigates the delicate balance between personal identity and modern societal frameworks. Through a blend of hyper-realism and surrealism, these paintings capture the daily human struggle for autonomy and adaptation within constrained spaces.

About I Can't Find the Frame at Listval Gallery in Reykjavík

Read curatorial context and practical visitor information for I Can't Find the Frame at Listval Gallery in Reykjavík

Exhibition summary

In this exhibition, Helena Reynisdóttir examines the complex relationship between personal identity and societal expectations. Through her paintings, she captures fleeting moments where the human body attempts to adapt to external constraints, reflecting the artist's own struggle to fit into predetermined frameworks.

Curatorial context

The exhibition 'I Can't Find the Frame' by Helena Reynisdóttir provides a poignant investigation into the intersection of identity and the structures imposed by modern society. Each work captures a fragile moment of transition, where bodies and self-conceptions struggle to flow, bend, and adapt to their surroundings. The artist translates these existential questions into visual form, highlighting the feeling of never quite belonging within the roles defined by others. Helena Reynisdóttir is a Reykjavík-based artist whose work explores themes of identity, femininity, and contemporary social norms. Working primarily in painting but spanning styles from hyper-realism and abstraction to surrealism, she frequently juxtaposes visual and ideological opposites to bring the real into ambiguous, imaginative imagery. This collection invites viewers to confront the discomfort of these pressures and the inherent desire for autonomy.

Admission and ticket notes

The exhibition is hosted at the gallery location known as Hornið. There is no specific ticketing or booking information mentioned on the page; visitors are encouraged to contact the gallery for further details.

I Can't Find the Frame key exhibition facts

Review exhibition status, schedule, venue context, and attribution details for I Can't Find the Frame at Listval Gallery in Reykjavík

Venue
Listval Gallery
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Apr 11, 2026 – May 2, 2026
Artist line / attribution
The exhibition features works by the Reykjavík-based artist Helena Reynisdóttir, who explores themes of femininity and identity through a range of mediums including hyper-realistic and abstract painting.
More from Listval Gallery
Explore additional exhibitions from the same institution
Review other exhibitions from Listval Gallery in Reykjavík to compare themes, timelines, and program direction while planning your museum visit.
Two framed charcoal and graphite drawings of distorted human figures with purple watercolor washes from the Prototypur 01 exhibition by Korkimon.
From Jan 31, 2026

Prototypur 01 Drawings by Korkimon at Listval Gallery

Introspective figurative sketches exploring identity and transformation.

Explore Korkimon's personal investigation into the human form and displacement. This exhibition features experimental sketches, prototypes, and raw pencil drawings capturing complex emotions. No booking is required to view these works.

Prototypur 01 Exhibition
Mótun stelpunnar Exhibition at Listval Gallery by Hildur Elísa Jónsdóttir
From Mar 7, 2026

Mótun stelpunnar Exhibition at Listval Gallery by Hildur Elísa Jónsdóttir

Interdisciplinary Icelandic contemporary and performance art installation.

Discover a unique installation at the Hornið space. Hildur Elísa Jónsdóttir utilizes performance and domestic objects to explore identity and challenge spatial boundaries.

View Exhibition Details
Listval Gallery Exhibition: Paintings for People Who Sleep Poorly
Jun 13, 2026 – Jul 4, 2026

Listval Gallery Exhibition: Paintings for People Who Sleep Poorly

A solo show of dreamlike contemporary oil paintings.

Explore Georg Óskar's solo exhibition of oil paintings at Listval Gallery. The artworks investigate the fragile mental boundaries between sleep and waking through rich textures, faces, and floral motifs.

View Exhibition
Reykjavík

Search and Find Inspiring Art Exhibitions in Reykjavík

Locate historical displays and contemporary art across the city.

Plan your cultural itinerary by finding exhibitions in Reykjavík that match your interests. Discover historical installations, creative visual arts, and heritage displays across multiple venues. Streamline your exploration of local culture and find exactly what to see next.