Margrét H. Blöndal's Liðamót / Ode to Join at National Gallery of Iceland champions sparse, architecture-dependent art

The National Gallery of Iceland in Reykjavík is currently showcasing Margrét H. Blöndal's exhibition, Liðamót / Ode to Join, which will be open until 2 October. The display includes roughly twelve framed paper artworks alongside delicate sculptures crafted from torn fabric, wood remnants, and rods, all produced in 2022. Blöndal employs oil and dry pigments on paper sized like photo albums, featuring vibrant hues in her drawings. The sculptures, constructed from wood scraps and fabric, engage with the gallery's architectural elements. The exhibition's name alludes to movement at joint intersections, drawing inspiration from Halldór Laxness's 1934/35 novel Independent People, which delves into themes of self-reliance and dependence, reflected in Blöndal's balanced approach.