United States, born 1974
BIOGRAPHY
Born in Reykjavík, Iceland in 1974; I grew up with sincere interest in art, music, science/science-fiction, as well as anything to do with mysticism and the occult as I gorged on the wealth of Norse folklore, mythology and tales of my ancestors... Spending hours upon hours drawing, painting and listening to music was ultimately to become day-to-day rhythm in the studio: At first in Cyprus, then in the Netherlands; upon return: Nearly 8 years in Iceland and now in the misty mountains of Western North Carolina, USA..
Having been thoroughly educated by the finest teachers, spurred on by family and friends; I would infuse my two-fold creative career (Art and music) with relentless practices in Japanese martial arts, and - of course - family life, having been married in the Netherlands, resulting in the birth of two, lovely daughters.
Now, with both feet firmly set in fresh and fertile soil, creative forces surging from music (mainly hard rock of the extreme kind), art and literature, influences from contemporary masters, Giger, Frank Frazetta, Simon Bisley, Kevin Walker and Paul Bonner, and many others... To classical geniuses of Caravaggio, Raphael, Michelangelo and Goya. Not to forget homeland masters: Erró, Alfreð Flóki, Kjarval and Halldór Pétursson... The list could easily become somewhat overweight; safe to say, the artist is eager and hellbound to make fast his name, predominantly in the field of Fine Arts!
AUTHENTIC ICELANDIC DARK ART
I have operated as a Visual Artist for nearly thirty years (mainly in Iceland and The Netherlands) as I have evolved and progressed steadily in my own manner; unbound and unlimited, yet constantly under the influence of ancient tales of gods and men, occult mysticism, music and relative art alongside unconventional comic art, animation and classic Art of the Renaissance period.
The ideology of my art is unquestionably composed of matters relating to Constructivism; perhaps even "Social Constructivism" as the main emphasis is always on the message or the "story" (informing) as I seek to re-construct reality from the viewpoint of intuition, study and scaffolding, or compiling of knowledge and skill ("Learning by doing") rather than simply copying what is already there. Hence, I dare say that each piece of work is an indicator at the next one although a direct link may be difficult to comprehend at times.
Technique and structure is predominantly aimed at creating a feeling for 3-dimensional space, augmented by graphic placement and monumental composition. Some have termed the outcome as "Fantastic Punk/Rock Comic Art" whereas I constantly push forward and pay little attention to creeds, formulae or styles although my art can be described as quite unique. However, critique is my source of nourishment as I relentlessly challenge myself and improve steadily; each piece becoming - as I see it - a chapter in an unfolding saga without end…
An outcome seems to me as insignificant as it is important, but I always aim to "seduce" the viewer and pull them closer to "read between the lines" and possibly become mesmerized by sheer power, flowing motion and provoking details. The response is usually that of "astonishment" and that is my main purpose at this time; a set goal for the foreseeable future as I aim to expose a new world where space is revealed and revered, as if observed through an open door or a window.
Before immigrating to the United States of America (Western North Carolina to be exact) in late 2020; I had introduced a new and well received form of Art in Iceland: The Blackened series and - by my reckoning and research - a profoundly unique style that I look forward to developing further in coming years, next to my "more conventional" Art. In the end and with so much to do: Let each piece tell its story; that of grandeur and evolution in both physical and metaphysical realms…
EDUCATION AND ACHIEVEMENTS
1993/1995 - Higher diploma in Graphics and Advertising design - Frederick Institute of Technology, Limassol, Cyprus
1995/2000 - Bachelor diploma in 'Visual Arts and Design' - Willem de Kooning Academy, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
2001 - Start of career in Fine Arts and the creation of 'Nekron Art' in the Netherlands
2003/2004 - 1st Dan, Bujinkan Ninjutsu, Shidoshi Marco Verheij, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
2006 - A full membership to Stichting Kunstwerkt, Schiedam, The Netherlands
2006 - A full membership to SÍM (Samband Íslenskra Myndlistamanna), Reykjavík, Iceland
2007 - 4th Dan, Bujinkan Ninjutsu, Shidoshi Marco Verheij, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
2008 - Start of music project RÁN, Extreme Metal band based in Alkmaar, The Netherlands
2010 - Foundation of Nekron Art Private Company, Zoetermeer, The Netherlands
2014 - Opening of Nekron Art studio and Gallery, Bæjarhraun 2b, Hafnarfjörður, Iceland
2015/2017 - M.Art.Ed degree in Visual Art Education- LHÍ (Listaháskóli Íslands), Reykjavík, Iceland
2016 - Opening of Nekron Art studio, Nethylur 2c, Reykjavík, Iceland
2022 - Relocation of Nekron Art to North Carolina, USA
EXHIBITIONS AND EVENTS
April 2002 Kunstbeurs, The Ahoy, Rotterdam
June 2005 - 'Mystic Manifestations' art performance and conjuration - Beerenplaat, Oud Beijerland, The Netherlands
July 2005 - 'Birthing of the Chaosforce' art performance and conjuration - Beerenplaat, Oud Beijerland, The Netherlands
November 2005 - 'Tunnel Art' event - Zevenkamp, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
April 2006 - 'Dark revelations in the frozen Northlands' art performance and conjuration - Mt. Skjaldbreiður, Iceland
Autumn 2006 - Participation in the Hungarian Spanyolnátha Mail-art
Autumn 2006 - 'Open Ateliers' open workshops - Schiedam, The Netherlands, introduction and shared exhibitions, Stichting KunstWerkt, from the 1st of September until the 9-10th of September
Autumn 2006 - '3' Conjuration and exhibition - Reykjanes, Iceland, 15th of September, 2006
Autumn 2007 - 'Thor´s Doom (Örlög Þórs)' Series Ragnarök sneak preview - Gallerí Sævars Karls, Reykjavík, Iceland
January 2008 - ´Nieuwe Impuls´ group exhibition - Gallery Pand Paulus, Schiedam, The Netherlands
September 2008 - 'Open Ateliers' open workshops - Schiedam, The Netherlands
September 2008 - Group exhibition ´Strippen in Schiedam' - Gallery Walvis, Schiedam, The Netherlands
November 2008 - Group exhibition and performance ´Twee(2) Strijd Voor 12' - Gallery Pand Paulus, Schiedam, The Netherlands
2011/2018 - Various concerts and festivals with hard-rock project RÁN
June/July 2013 - Icelandic Metal Assault - North-European tour with hard-rock bands RÁN, Norn and Aria Lamia
October/November 2014 - Group exhibition GGG - Bíó Paradís, Reykjavik, Iceland
March 2015 - Nekron Art Grand Opening - Solo exhibition, Hafnarfjörður, Iceland
Spring 2016 - Various, lesser exhibitions and activities at the Icelandic Academy of the Arts
Spring 2016 - ‘Dagur Listkennarans’. Participation and organisation of a symposium concerning unorthodox and modern Art-teaching methods. Reykjavík Art Museum (Hafnarhús), Reykjavík, Iceland
Spring 2016 - ‘Barnamenningarhátíð 2016’. Creative outdoor project and exhibition with a group of 5th grade students. In cooperation between the Icelandic Academy of the Arts and Laugarnesskóli, Reykjavík, Iceland
Spring 2016 - ‘Eldfuglinn’ (Stravinsky’s Firebird), Design in cooperation with the Icelandic Symphonic Orchestra, Harpan, Reykjavík, Iceland
December 2016 - Áhrif (Influence): Private Exhibition at the Icelandic Academy of Arts, Reykjavík, Iceland
February 2017 - Vættir: Forskot – Private exhibition at StúdíóZ, Art Gallery Anarkía, Kópavogur, Iceland
May 2017 - Kennarinn/Listamaðurinn (Teacher/Artist)– Group Exhibition at the Icelandic Academy of Arts, Reykjavík, Iceland
November 2017 - Icelandic Metal Assault II – European tour with hard-rock groups RÁN, Exile and Devine Defilement
December 2017 - Náttúrutilbrigði og Gáttaþefur jólasamsýning – Group exhibition at Art Gallery Gátt, Kópavogur, Iceland
March 2018 - Höfuðáttir (Primal directions)– Group exhibition at Art Gallery Gátt, Kópavogur, Iceland
October 2018 -Torg - Listamessa - Group exhibition, Korpúlfsstaðir, Reykjavík, Iceland
October 2019 - Sortnun (Blackened) - Private exhibition at Art gallery SÍM, Reykjavík, Iceland
October 2019 - Torg - Listamessa 2019 - Group exhibition, Korpúlfsstaðir, Reykjavík, Iceland
December 2020 - Art365 2020 - Group exhibition, Listasafn Reykjanesbæjar, Reykjanesbær, Iceland
September 2024 - Participation in the 'Dark Art Market', Asheville NC, USA
RELEASES AND PUBLICATIONS
August 2006 - 'Battlehymns' Promotional DVD - Showcasing expressive arts and conjuration in nature
Autumn 2011 - Thrash Black, test session demo (with RÁN) - Arrangements, bass and vocals, all artwork and layout
Autumn 2011 - Doomsday Eve, live album (with RÁN) - Arrangements, bass and vocals, all artwork and layout
Spring 2012 - Rock to Hell, demo (with RÁN) - Arrangements, bass and vocals, all artwork and layout
Winter 2012/2013 - Rock to Hell, EP (with RÁN) - Arrangements, bass and vocals, all artwork and layout
Summer 2013 - Live at PopEi, Live DVD (with RÁN) - On stage performance, bass and vocals, artwork and layout
Autumn 2013 - Demonstorm, CD (with RÁN) - Arrangements, bass and vocals, all artwork and layout
Autumn 2013 - The Anti-christian Symphonies, split on Satanath records (with RÁN)- Arrangements, bass and vocals
Autumn 2014 - Remnants, MCD (with RÁN) - Arrangements, bass and vocals, all artwork and layout
Autumn 2015 - Sólin Deyr, MCD (with RÁN) - Arrangements, bass and vocals, all artwork and layout
Autumn 2017 - Rock to Hell, CD (with RÁN) - Arrangements, bass and vocals, all artwork and layout
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