Solo exhibition Núna / Ima

Núna / Ima

Atelier Sigmundur P. F Solo Exhibition at Elbereth

Venue Information: Elbereth

1-2 Ushiwaka-cho, Shichiku, Kita-ku, Kyoto

Opening Hours:

February 22 – March 2

13:00 – 18:30

Closed: February 26 (Wednesday) and February 27 (Thursday)

In 2025, the first exhibition to be held at STARDUST’s gallery, Elbereth, features Atelier Sigmundur P. F. from Iceland. This exhibition marks his second solo show since 2023.

The title of this exhibition, “Núna / Ima,” combines Icelandic and Japanese, reflecting the interaction between the past and present, as well as the North and East.

Through textiles and natural dyeing, Sigmundur explores the rhythms of time and nature. Utilizing traditional techniques from both Japan and Iceland, he merges the Japanese katazome (stencil dyeing) and kusakizome (plant dyeing) methods with the natural hues of Icelandic plants, creating a dialogue between time and space.

The entire process, from gathering plants to creating colors, is a series of actions in “the moment.” Colors emerge, and forms are shaped by the changing seasons. Each piece embodies traces of fluidity, imperfection, and wholeness, much like the unpredictable nature itself.

During the exhibition, Sigmundur will also be present at Elbereth, coming from Iceland. There will be a tea ceremony hosted by Sigmundur, where he will use the plants from the Icelandic landscape that are actually used for dyeing as tea leaves, allowing guests to experience the tastes and scents of the Icelandic earth and scenery.

Núna / Ima

This exhibition explores time and the rhythms of nature through textiles and natural dyes where each piece becomes a quiet dialogue between landscape, material, and process. Every step from gathering plants to creating color is an act of presence. The colors emerge naturally, shaped by the changing seasons, the hands that guide them, and the quiet unpredictability of nature itself.

The title, blending Icelandic and Japanese, reflects an interplay between past and present, North and East. Drawing from both traditions, Sigmundur P. F. combines katazome and kusakizome techniques with the natural hues of Icelandic flora, creating a conversation between place and time. Each work holds the traces of its making fluid, imperfect, whole.

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