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Icelandic sculptures in a Toronto gallery
The works are being shown by her gallerist, Odon Wagner, who has opened a charming new gallery, full of light, called Odon Wagner Contemporary Gallery on Davenport Road in Toronto. The works varied in size, material and construction, including life sized figures. Especially popular was one of her works seated on a bench outside the gallery, several people took the opportunity to sit down beside him!
Inside, guests were treated to many of her creations, ably curated by Laura Peturson (herself of Icelandic descent). Upstairs they could view a video created by Steinunn's husband Jón, which featured most of her work, including those in situe all around the world. Odon said, 'Steinunn´s figures do not need any introduction. Their noble, simplified faces invite the viewer to see well past the fleeting outer appearances of the human being and they themselves 'introduce' the viewer deep into the mystical spheres of inner spirituality.'
Present to declare the show open was Ambassador Markús Örn Antonsson.
Steinunn was born, lives and works in Reykjavik. She studied sculpture in England from 1974 to 1979 and in Italy from 1979 to 1980. She has been working professionally for over 20 years and has exhibited widely in Japan, USA and Australia. Her works are in private, public and corporate collections in many countries. She has been commissioned to make site-specific sculptures for a variety of locations and has participated in international festivals such as 'Sculpture by the Sea' in Sydney, Australia.
The large crowd of art lovers, including Icelanders, enjoyed the opening and a taste of that Icelandic Canadian treat, Vinarterta. The beautiful catalogue specially prepared for the exhibition can be viewed at www.odonwagnergallery.com Odon Wagner Contemporary is located at 172 Davenport Road in Toronto.