David Art Sigurdsson Gallery

Iceland Arts

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Artist's Statement

ART is the combination of paintings, poetry and music- the expressing of feelings and emotions in strong colors and vivid motion. -David Art Sigurdsson

In all my works I like to reflect on nature. Mother nature is an amazing masterpiece in itself, with plenty of colors and moods for every season. The same goes for human nature with all its emotions, and I find that I need to establish balance between the two in order to have harmony in my existence.

I like to emphasize my relationship with my native homeland and different countries that I have visited, and how my travels are reflected in my work as well as in my personality. I also wish to share the close connection that I experience between different forms of art, as both poetry and music are essential to me and my paintings.

My goal is to be able to communicate to my audience the essence of myself as ART - an artist who wants to express feelings and emotions in strong colors and vivid motion.

About David Art Sigurdsson

David Art is 36 yrs. old, born and raised in Reykjavik, Iceland. He completed his high school education in Iceland and Australia. Since then he has studied the Fine Arts in USA, Austria and Germany. He is currently studying at the Iceland Teachers College and hopes to be able to work with youth with special needs, teaching art in grade school.

David Art began pursuing a serious career in painting in 1999 and has held numerous solo exhibitions in Reykjavik and around Iceland, as well as participating with other young artists in group projects. He works mainly in oils on canvas and most of his works are based on the incredible beauty of nature in his native Iceland. His works have been well received by the public and critics alike, especially his landscape paintings. He is also gaining recognition for his abstract oil paintings, which are more emotionally based and rich in vibrant colors. His works are sold in major galleries in Iceland and are part of private collections in the UK, Spain, France, Italy, Germany, Argentina, Australia and USA, as well as in Iceland.

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Glacier Lagoon	Joy	Glacier Country	Life is Beautiful	Ocean Cliff	Lake Myvatn	On The Ice
The Wilderness Beckons	Iceland Sunset	Skaftafell National Park	Thiungveller National Park	Wildlife	Puzzled	Flamenco
Lava	Autumn Rain	Journey into the Light	Homeward Bound	Berry Blues	Growing Wild	Adventure

Glacier Lagoon Oil on canvas 7.1 x 9.5 inch (18 x 24 cm) The Glacier Lagoon has always got something new to offer in shapes and colors and it is never dull. One of Iceland´s greatest wonders and a favorite amongst visitors. $200 US Dollars Return to Thumbnails	Joy Oil on canvas 15.75 x 15.75 inch (40 x 40 cm) Emotions expressed in abstract form allow rich and powerful colors to speak out in no uncertain terms. This sense of freedom puts no limitations on creative energy. $450 US Dollars Return to Thumbnails
Glacier Country Oil on canvas 15.75 x 15.75 inch (40 x 40 cm) Rich in colors and contrasts, the glacier country around Vatnajokull glacier is an endless source of inspiration. $450 US Dollars Return to Thumbnails	Life is Beautiful Oil on canvas 15.75 x 15.75 Inc (40 x 40 cm) I believe that it's important for every human being to make personal time to enjoy the beauty of our surroundings and acknowledge the beauty of life. Wherever we are, or however we feel, the beauty of life manifests itself in many different ways and this is my way to give thanks. $450 US Dollars Return to Thumbnails
Ocean Cliff Oil on canvas 11.75 x 15.75 inch (30 x 40 cm) Lava formations are such a rich part of Iceland´s nature. A source of mystical myths and folklore, they have a presence which makes them fun to paint. $350 US Dollars Return to Thumbnails	Lake Myvatn Oil on canvas 19.75 x 23.75 inch (50 x 60 cm) A natural phenomenon with lava formations and spectacular surroundings. It's one of those places that will steal you heart and leave you to yearn for it's beauty in every season. $600 US Dollars Return to Thumbnails
On The Ice Oil on canvas 11.75 x 15.75 inch (30 x 40 cm) Using paint-knives and abstract form, I am playing with light and shadows, reflection on ice. It's fun to see images that colors and light can form in a playful way. $350 US Dollars Return to Thumbnails	The Wilderness Beckons Oil on canvas 9.5 x 11.75 inch (24 x 30 cm) The arctic sunlight offers the most amazing displays of colors. It gives an unearthly feel to all surroundings and provides yet another dimension to Iceland´s natural beauty. $250 US Dollars Return to Thumbnails
Iceland Sunset Oil on canvas 23.5 x 27.5 inch (60 x 70 cm) I love the intensity of the Icelandic summer. It is relatively short, approx. 2-3 months, but offers long days and beautiful midnight sunsets. All colors seem enriched and there is something special in the air,- something magical that everyone can feel and is never forgotten. I am glad to be able to share it with you. $680 US Dollars Return to Thumbnails	Skaftafell National Park Oil on canvas 15.75 x 15.75 inch (40 x 40 cm) I love to paint the harsh Icelandic nature. It has a way of nurturing the most delicate flowers and shrubs in unlikely places. Skaftafell National Park is in the heart of the glacier country where nature finds magical ways to shine with unparalleled beauty. $450 US Dollars Return to Thumbnails
Thiungveller National Park Type Oil on canvas 4.75 x 7 inch (12 x 18 cm) This is the site for the old Althingi, the original parliament est. in the year 930. Furthermore, this national park provides a breathtaking treasure of rare beauty in abundance. It has a reputation of being a favorite site of Icelandic painters who wish to work outdoors in the summertime or whenever the weather is agreeable. $ 180 US Dollars Return to Thumbnails	Wildlife Type Oil on canvas 19.75 x 19.75 inch (50 x 50 cm) City life can be a real jungle and this painting represents the Reykjavik nightlife in all its color and raw nature. Who knows what awaits the visitor? $550 US Dollars Return to Thumbnails
Puzzled Type Oil on canvas 9.5 x 11.75 inch (24 x 30 cm) Sometimes life has a way of leaving one feeling quite puzzled at the end of the day, picking up the pieces and putting them into place. This was one of those days. $250 US Dollars Return to Thumbnails	Flamenco Type Oil on canvas 11.75 x 15.75 inch (30 x 40 cm) Bright colors and the use of painting knives provide for me a way to portray both atmosphere and motion. This is an easy way to travel from culture to culture, allowing oneself to participate by the power of mind. $350 US Dollars Return to Thumbnails
Lava Type Oil on canvas 11 .75 x 15.75 inch (30 x 40 cm) This painting is made with real lava rocks. I wanted to create a real feel and presence to the work, making it a one of a kind. I find myself drawn to the vast lava fields of Iceland, as are most Icelandic painters at one time or another. There is an endless source of shapes and images in the lava fields and a spirit that makes painting it so much fun. I find it fascinating that there can be so much beauty and warmth in such a rugged and hostile environment. $350 US Dollars Return to Thumbnails	Autumn Rain Type Oil on canvas 19.75 x 19.75 inch (50 x 50 cm) Nature gives us countless opportunities to take a break from the stresses of everyday life and simply let the mind drift calmly away from all worries. Using both painting knives and brushes to capture the moment, that is the kind of experience that I want to share with you in this painting. $550 US Dollars Return to Thumbnails
Journey into the Light Type Oil on canvas 35.5 x 35.5 inch (90 x 90 cm) Creating colorful abstract paintings like this one is simply a necessity for me, as I get so much out of it in terms of creative satisfaction. These strong colors represent to me a spiritual rebirth and the painting is an affirmation of my love for the light that never gives in to the darker sides of life. $800 US Dollars Return to Thumbnails	Homeward Bound Type Oil on canvas 19.75 x 23.75 inch (50 x 60 cm) I always paint to lift my spirit and hopefully you can feel it with me. Life can seem a long and hard journey from time to time, but one thing I know is that I am Homeward Bound. $600 US Dollars Return to Thumbnails
Berry Blues Type Oil on canvas 15.75 x 15.75 inch (40 x 40 cm) This is a lively abstract piece that is a fantasy of sorts, on a berry bush in my garden. I was sitting outside late in the summer and found myself drawn to the bushes many secrets and the way it’s branches seem gently entwined as a part of nature’s organized chaos. I just couldn't resist the urge to paint and enjoy it even more. $450 US Dollars Return to Thumbnails	Growing Wild Type Oil on canvas 23.75 x 27.5 inch (60 x 70 cm) Against all odds, natural growth and beauty finds ways to prevail despite the harshness of the environment. Iceland’s nature is full of such surprises and interesting places and objects to paint. $680 US Dollars Return to Thumbnails
Adventure Type Oil on canvas 9.5 x 11.75 inch (24 x 30 cm) I find it to be a pleasant adventure of unknown destination to give my mind the freedom it needs to take to the skies and allow me to participate in a creation of abstract nature, brought forth with the help of painting knives. $250 US Dollars Return to Thumbnails	Winter Stills Oil on canvas 31.5 x 15.75 inch (80 x 40 cm) Even in the harshest winters one can find beauty and serenity. Days like this one are calm and peaceful, inspiring quests into ones innermost self to find gentle harmony in soft colors. $650 US Dollars Return to Thumbnails