Allow yourself to feel
Eva Jenný Þorsteinsdóttir
When an unexpected illness suddenly strikes and pulls a person down to the ground, the individual experiences all kinds of emotions. Sometimes conscious, sometimes unconscious, and sometimes long after. The images represent the emotional healing process during and after illness. Everything from feeling brave and defeated to experiencing uncertainty and waiting. Many emotions come and go. Eva Jenný Þorsteinsdóttir (1991) holds a BSc in psychology and has been working in social welfare services for many years. She has always had an interest in drawing but never gave it real space until she unexpectedly sought it out after surgery she underwent in the autumn of 2023. She had always been hindered by perfectionism, so when she began to draw after the surgery, she used only pens to overcome her perfectionism and to be consciously in flow with each piece. The works have been created since the autumn of 2023. Exhibition opening is November 28th from 18:00-20:00 and all are welcome! Other opening hours: Friday 29th November 13:00 - 18:00 Saturday 30th November 13:00 - 17:00 Sunday 1st December 13:00 - 17:00 The event is sponsored by the Culture and Tourism Committee of Hafnarfjordur.
Artist: Eva Jenný Þorsteinsdóttir
Curator: Elvar Gunnarsson