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Regina Eik Orradóttir
Private exhibition in Nafla
Opening September 25th 17:00 PM-19:00 PM
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My recent oil paintings explore the intimacy inherent in everyday moments of platonic connections. Each work begins with a simple act that reveals something fundamental about the relationship, whether it's sisters chatting while knitting or friends sitting together over a meal.
Set in candlelit spaces, these works draw inspiration from Baroque art, where darkness and contrasts intensify the atmosphere and transform everyday moments into profound experiences. The glow draws attention to subtle details such as outstretched hands, laughter, or focused listening that might otherwise be overlooked.
While Baroque portraiture often emphasized grandeur and drama, I aim to bring this traditional form to a modern perspective by using light and shadow to frame intimate and intimate interactions. My paintings are as much about the loving connection I have with my subjects as they are about the process itself, where the artistry of the painting becomes as important as the finished work.
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The exhibition is part of a series of solo exhibitions by BA students in their third year in art, which will take place between September 25 and November 27, 2025.
Student solo exhibitions are part of the course Professors' Workshops supervised by Sirra Sigrún Sigurðardóttir. Teachers Hekla Dögg Jónsdóttir and Directed by Örn Guðmundsson.

More information about the solo exhibition series can be found HERE.

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My recent oil paintings explore the closeness of everyday moments shared in platonic friendships or through sibling connections. Each work begins with a simple activity that reveals something essential about a relationship, whether it's sisters chatting while knitting or friends leaning in over a meal.
Staged in candlelit rooms, these scenes draw inspiration from Baroque paintings, where darkness and illumination heighten the atmosphere and transform ordinary moments into ones that feel profound. The glow draws attention to subtle details such as hands reaching, laughter, or attentive listening that might otherwise go unnoticed.
While Baroque portraiture often emphasized grandeur and drama, I aim to bring a modern perspective to this tradition by using its light and contrast to frame intimate, authentic exchanges. My paintings are as much about the loving and trusting relationships I share with my subjects as they are about the portrait-making process itself, where the act of painting becomes as meaningful as the finished work.
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This exhibition is part of a series of solo exhibitions by third-year BA students in fine arts that will take place from September 25th to November 27th, 2025.
The student solo exhibitions are part of the course Professors' Workshops supervised by Sirra Sigrún Sigurðardóttir. Teachers Hekla Dögg Jónsdóttir and Styrmir Örn Guðmundsson.

Further information about the solo exhibition series can be found HERE.