Visible Iceland
2014
Visible Iceland is a group exhibition featuring both American and Icelandic photographers Jillian Watkins, Elena Sheehan, Katrín Elvarsdóttir, Friðgeir Helgason, and Svavar Jonatansson. Organized by Jillian Watkins, this exhibit is presented in partnership with the Embassy of Iceland.
Statement by Jillian Watkins
Like the fervor of Icelandic volcanoes, this group exhibition was envisioned with the notion to simply display Iceland’s beauty and uniqueness true to form. In order to accomplish this, Icelandic photographers, who make up the bulk of the exhibit, were invited since they would portray their land in the most representative manner. That said, American photographer Elena Sheehan’s imagery was too powerful to dismiss and inclusion of her work was vital. Works in this exhibition showcase natural elements of the country and ranges from landscapes to abstract ice images.
Photography is the best medium to accurately portray this small island country with a large personality and many ever-changing moods. In fact, often times, Iceland has a large impact and leaves a lasting impression for many photographers and visitors alike.
So let us now venture onwards to Iceland and journey towards adventure, excitement and enchantment for a special place of unique beauty. For this is just the beginning, a sampling of more to come in the future of making Iceland visible.
