Silvia Björg Visual Artist
Solo exhibitions
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2023 "Fertility", Reykjanes Art Museum, Iceland.
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2020 "Migrants", Icelandic Printmakers Art Gallery, Reykjavik Art Museum, Iceland.
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2013, "Earths Alchemy II", Kirsuberjatréð Art Gallery, Reykjavík, Iceland.
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2010 ,"Earths Alchemy", Hotel Keilir Keflavik showroom, Iceland.
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2008, paintings at Varðan Exhibition Space Sandgerði, Iceland.
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2007, "Emotional Landscapes", The Culture House, Reykjavík, Iceland.
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1996, "Islandia", Modus Vivendi Exhibition Space, Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
Group Exhibitions
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2023, "Fresh Winds" International Art Biennale 7th edition, Suðurnesjabær, Iceland.
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2020, "Art in 365 days", Listasafn Reykjanesbæjar, Iceland.
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2020, Land art installation at Djúpalónssandur, Snæfellsness, Iceland.
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2014, "Kanill", SIM Húsið, Reykjavík, Iceland.
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2012, Aðventusýning, SIM Húsið, Reykjavík, Iceland.
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2011, paintings, Art Gallery Fold, Reykjavik, Iceland.
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2010, paintings, Art Gallery Fold, Reykjavik, Iceland.
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2005, "XVI Tentaciones", graphic art, exhibition at Ensambla Art Gallery, Spain.
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2005, "IV Children´s book Exhibition", Congress & Exhibition Palace, Pontevedra, Spain.
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2004, "Sin Tiempo", Art exhibition at Faculty of Fine Arts Pontevedra, University of Vigo, Spain.
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2004, "Non Sexas Cómplice",Collective Open space Art Exhibition, Progreso Torg in Vigo, Spain.
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1998, Jewellery design exhibition at Maria Balteira Bookstore showroom, Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
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1997, Jewellery design exhibition at "Joyas de Autor" at Caixa Ourense showroom, Spain.
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1996, Jewellery design exhibition at Art and Design School of Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
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1996, Jewellery design exhibition, "Joyas de Autor" at showroom at Jardin del Serrano Shoping Center, Madrid, Spain.
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1994, Jewellery design exhibition, Plaza Galicia Joyas Fairground in La Coruña, Spain.
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1994, Jewellery design exhibition, Sargadelos showroom, Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
Education
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2016 "The Art of Waldorf Education", course for art educators at LHI, Iceland University of the Arts.
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2015 "Nordic 2015, Mapping uncharted territories", The 11th Triannual Nordik Committe for Art History Conference. University of Iceland and The Nordic House.
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2005 Highschool art teacher certification, University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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2001 Chisel metal course, Handicraft & Design Center of Galicia, Spain
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2000-2005 Licenciate Diploma in Fine Arts and Master Degree in Sculpture, University of Vigo, Spain
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2000 Setting-gemstone course, Handicraft & Design Center of Galicia, Spain
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2000 Engrave course, Handicraft & Design Center of Galicia, Spain
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1999 Gemology course, Handicradft & Design Center fo Galcia, Spain
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1998 Engrave and gemstone-setting lessons with Javier Porto, Joyería Reley, Santiago de Comp., Spain.
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1997 Jewelry design workshop "Joyas de Autor", at Casa da Cultura de Barbadás, Ourense, Spain.
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1996 Jewelry workshop practices at Gullkúnst Helgu, jewelry store, Reykjavík, Iceland.
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1996-1999 Superior Technitian in Handicraft Art and Design, Art & Design School of Santiago de Compostela, Spain. Outstanding mentors: Javier Vilariño Pintos and Fernando Mayer.
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1991-1994 Technitian in Handicraft Art and Design, Art & Design School of Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Lectures and conferences
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2023 Artist guide and speech about her solo exhibition "Fertility", Reykjanes Art Museum, Iceland.
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2020 Artist guide and speech about her artworks and career at "Fresh Winds" # 7 th edition, Garður, Iceland.
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2020 Artist speech and guide at her solo exhibition "Migrants" ( Printmakers Art Gallery ) in Reykjavík, Iceland.
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1998 Lecture about gemology and jewelry design at "Rosalía de Castro" Highschool, Santiago de Compostela.
Memberships
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Member of S.I.M. , The Association of Icelandic Visual Artists
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Member of K.I., The Icelandic Teachers Union
Grants and Awards
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1997, Design Award from Art & Design School "Mestre Mateo", Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
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1994, Design Award from The Silversmiths and Goldsmiths Association, Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
©Silvia Björg2013-2024