*English below

Hér á Akureyri og nágrenni starfar fjölbreyttur hópur ólíkra myndlistarmanna sem endurspeglar gróskuna á sviði myndlistar. Myndlistin hefur sitt einstaka tjáningarform sem endurómar á óteljandi mismunandi vegu og tjáir sjónarhorn, viðhorf og tilfinningar, en fyrst og fremst er myndlist sjónræn upplifun og hún er okkur mikilvæg því hún nærir, vökvar, frjóvgar og býr til forðabúr, forðabúr hjartans.

Á þessari sýningu fáum við að sjá myndlist eftir fjörutíu og þrjá ólíka myndlistarmenn sem veita okkur innsýn í myndheim sinn.

Myndlistarfélagið var stofnað í janúar árið 2008 og er eitt aðildarfélaga Sambands íslenskra myndlistarmanna. Í því eru nú tæplega 90 myndlistarmenn, flestir búsettir á Akureyri eða á Norðurlandi, en félagið er opið öllum myndlistarmönnum. Í Myndlistarfélaginu er fjölbreyttur hópur ólíkra myndlistarmanna sem endurspeglar gróskuna í myndlist á landinu. Myndlistarfélagið rekur Mjólkurbúðina – sal Myndlistarfélagsins í Listagilinu á Akureyri og kappkostar að bjóða upp á framsæknar og fjölbreyttar sýningar erlendra og íslenskra listamanna ásamt því að sýna verk félagsmanna.

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A FULFILLMENT OF THE HEART’S DESIRES.

An art exhibition of 43 members of the Visual Art Association, May 4th – August 23rd 2024 at Hof Cultural House.

In the vibrant artistic landscape of Akureyri and its surrounding area, there is a diverse collective of visual artists, reflecting the burgeoning growth within the field of visual art. Visual art, with its distinct and unique form of expression, resonates through countless interpretations and offers a canvas for expressing diverse perspectives, opinions and emotions. Above all, it envelopes the viewer in a visual journey that nourishes, sustains, and enriches the human spirit, and serves as a fulfillment for all. A fulfillment of the heart’s desires.

This exhibition portrays art by forty-three different artists who give us an insight into their visual world.

Established in January 2008, the Visual Art Association stands as a member of the esteemed union of Icelandic Visual Artists. The Visual Art Association now has nearly 90 members in it, most of whom reside in Akureyri and in the North region of Iceland. The association serves as a dynamic hub for creative exchange and collaboration. While rooted in its local community, the association is open to all artists. The association has a diverse group of talented visual artists and is a testament to the flourishing landscape of visual arts in the country. The Visual Arts Association runs “Mjólkurbúðin" (e. "The Milk Store"), which serves as the official venue for the association’s activities. It is located at Akureyri’s vibrant Art Street. The association strives to offer progressive and diverse exhibitions there, featuring both Icelandic and international artists as well as showcasing the talents of its esteemed members.