Pálmi Bjarnason
Pálmi Bjarnason uses the photograph to convey his perception of Icelandic nature. He looks for ways to capture the moment when light and shadow bring out the country’s uniqueness and spirit. Iceland’s nature is varied and magnificent and at the same time dangerous if you are not careful. The ever-changing weather adds to the diversity.
Pálmi has travelled around the country for the past 50 years in all seasons and is constantly meeting new aspects of nature; from totally calm summer evenings with the midnight Sun about to touch the northern horizon to gale winter blizzards in the highlands.
Pálmi uses black/white photographs in his interpretation of the country’s harsh nature and bad weather. This medium best interprets the country’s extremes; weather variations, the contrasts of the landscape and the moods of the land.
Pálmi was born and raised on a farm. Nature, therefore, became an essential part his being. Nature he has always loved dearly, as can be seen in his works.
Pálmi has published six photo books in collaboration with his friends and wife; most recently “Thingvellir – in and out of sight”. He has also participated in six group exhibitions and held one solo exhibition.
There is peace based on trust and loyalty. But how will the future unfold itself? Even though it looks promising, then the next steps are not easy, and out on the horizon storm clouds seem to be gathering which bode uncertainty.
“Peace of Mind”, photography, print on aludibond (40x80cm)
