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Georg Óskar Giannakoudakis (born 1985) is an Icelandic contemporary painter known for his visual diaries that chronicle personal observations and human experiences. His work often blends the mundane with the extraordinary, inviting viewers to engage in introspection and reflection on everyday life.[1]
Early Life and Education
editGeorg Óskar Giannakoudakis was born in Akureyri, Iceland, in 1985. He graduated with a Diploma in Fine Arts from the Akureyri School of Visual Arts in 2009 and subsequently obtained his MFA from the Faculty of Fine Art, Music, and Design in Bergen, Norway, in 2016.[2][3]
Artistic Style and Themes
editÓskar's work is regarded as a visual diary of his personal observations of the mundane, specifically in nature and people. His works are composed uniquely to allow multiple entry points for viewers, prompting them to reflect on the complexities of contemporary life.[4]
Infused with a distinct twist, Óskar’s narratives are often sarcastic but always offer genuine observations of his lived and built environment. A sense of levity and innocence is located within his narratives and murkiness of his palette, to operate as a ‘psychological counteract’ that enables him to maintain a bemused distance from the profane, the dark, and the obscene. Óskar captivates audiences by exploring the intermingling realms of the ordinary and extraordinary, while contemplating the enigmatic harmony between them.[5][6]
Method of Creation
editÓskar aims to "render intuition and feeling and emotion at the core of my practice to show how they are at the basis of creation." Informed by subconscious feelings and emotions, he creates art from instinct and impulse, transforming materials like paint, canvases, and brushes into dynamic compositions.[3][1]
Exhibitions
editÓskar has exhibited widely, both in solo and group shows. Notable exhibitions include:
- 2024: "Good Night Moon," JD Malat Gallery, London, UK[7]
- 2022: "After the Punch," JD Malat Gallery, New York, USA[7]
- 2021: "Pain Thing," JD Malat Gallery, London, UK[8]
- 2020: "Your Dream is Dead," Noplace, Oslo, Norway[5]
- 2019: "Untitled Everything," Richard Koh Fine Arts, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia[9]
- 2018: "The Pink Elephant," Galerie 95, Bienne, Switzerland[10]
Collections
editÓskar's works are included in several notable collections:
- Reykjavik Art Museum, Reykjavik, Iceland
- National Gallery of Iceland, Reykjavík, Iceland
- Akureyri Art Museum, Akureyri, Iceland
- Harbinger Gallery, Reykjavík, Iceland
Awards and Recognitions
editÓskar has been recognized for his contributions to contemporary art with several awards, including:
References
edit- ^ a b Georg Óskar - Official Website
- ^ Georg Óskar Bio
- ^ a b Artsy - Georg Óskar
- ^ Kerber Verlag - Georg Óskar
- ^ a b Galerie with Tsjalling - Georg Óskar
- ^ Contemporary Art Keen Enthusiast - Georg Óskar
- ^ a b Art Plugged - Good Night Moon
- ^ Inspired by Iceland - Georg Óskar
- ^ Lost in the Manor - Interview with Georg Óskar
- ^ Breeze Creatives - Georg Óskar
- ^ Icelandic Art Prize
- ^ Nordic Culture Fund
[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12]
- ^ Georg Óskar - Official Website
- ^ Georg Óskar Bio
- ^ Artsy - Georg Óskar
- ^ Kerber Verlag - Georg Óskar
- ^ Galerie with Tsjalling - Georg Óskar
- ^ Contemporary Art Keen Enthusiast - Georg Óskar
- ^ Art Plugged - Good Night Moon
- ^ Inspired by Iceland - Georg Óskar
- ^ Lost in the Manor - Interview with Georg Óskar
- ^ Breeze Creatives - Georg Óskar
- ^ Icelandic Art Prize
- ^ Nordic Culture Fund