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Röhsska Museum’s award committee for the Torsten and Wanja Söderberg Prize, funded by the Torsten Söderberg Foundation, has decided to award Brynjar Sigurðarson year’s prize of SEK 1 million.
The award committee’s motivation:
“Brynjar Sigurðarsons´ work has strong roots in two of the fundamental elements of Icelandic heritage, namely storytelling and fishing. The authenticity of his work springs from the ability to connect with the past but at the same time stand firmly in the present where international influences and new opportunities have greeted him. Brynjar´s ability to collaborate with people from different disciplines such as fishermen, filmmakers, writers, musicians, archeologists and crafts people is a key factor in all his work. His curiosity and honesty comes across in his products and projects which can be described as a ´Nordic take‘ on design tendencies in Europe.”
Circle Flute
The circle flute is a circular flute played by four flutists for one listener in the center of the flute. The circle has a diameter of 2.5m and consists of four interconnected c- flutes that are linked to each other by tube connectors. Photo: Emile Barret
Circle Flute
The circle flute is a circular flute played by four flutists for one listener in the center of the flute. The circle has a diameter of 2.5m and consists of four interconnected c- flutes that are linked to each other by tube connectors. Photo: Emile Barret
Galerie Kreo, 2014, photo by Fabrice Gousset Series of 11 furniture pieces. Wood, lacquered iron tubes, krion. Each piece is decorated with various materials.
Photo: María Rúnarsdóttir
