41 Horizons

The work ’41 Horizons’ is investigating on subjects of notions of space – belonging and development in the mythological landscapes and culture of Iceland. The island remains in astonishing natural flux, and variations can be seen in the landscape, created by the power of the nature.

© Marianne Bjørnmyr, from the series "41 Horizons"

© Marianne Bjørnmyr, from the series “41 Horizons”

Within the varied environments of the island, hidden creatures inhabit stones, trees waterfalls and mountains: elves, fairies, gnomes, light-fairies, mountain spirits, and Iceland’s own ‘Huldufolk’. 53 percent of Icelanders either believe, or no dot deny, the existence of that the hidden creatures and their dwellings and great consideration for the other beings is taken when building and developing in the environment.

© Marianne Bjørnmyr, from the series "41 Horizons"

© Marianne Bjørnmyr, from the series “41 Horizons”

© Marianne Bjørnmyr, from the series "41 Horizons"

© Marianne Bjørnmyr, from the series “41 Horizons”

© Marianne Bjørnmyr, from the series "41 Horizons"

© Marianne Bjørnmyr, from the series “41 Horizons”

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