Sigvaldi Fridarsonur

Artist

What I do:

I am a multi-disciplinary artist working sculpture, Haiku poetry, photography and art. I have had many exhibitions in South Africa, Portugal, England and Iceland. I have had over 20 books published and have a considerable list of media mentions, as well as international awards. I have a BSc in engineering and a BA in fine art (from Sheffield Hallam in 2020).

What steps I took to get where I am now:

Worked very hard and persistently always believing that I was presenting good work. I will be holding a private view of my new portfolio of work in August 2022.

What creative opportunities I'm looking for:

I am presently very occupied with a new portfolio of sculpture (and have five pieces WIP) and would like to work with a gallery, client or foundry at producing items for public appreciation.

An unexpected thing about me:

I was born in Huddersfield, have an Icelandic name and was brought up in Zimbabwe.

My proudest moment:

Being asked to present an exhibition of my photography at the Embassy of Iceland in London.

My dream creative collaboration:

Working with the Hepworth Wakefield or the Henry Moore Institute.

What does Wakefield mean to me?

I have visited the gallery a number of times, always finding exhibitions of interest, studying every time the work of Barbara Hepworth and appreciating the consistent effort the gallery has made to bring sculpture to the public.

Creative Services

Creative Content

Creative Originals

My gallery

This piece is called 'Golden Dragon' and was my presentation piece halfway through my second year of BA Art and it was on display at Sidney and Matilda Gallery. The pice was constructed from aluminium, plaster of Paris and gold leaf. It measures 500x400x

This is called 'Shapes 2' and was my end of second year piece. It was selected in the end of 3rd year online catalogue to represent the modern output of the UNI. The piece was made of wood and plaster of Paris and measured 1,400x800x60mm

This is named 'Dirty Angel' and was selected last year (2021) by S and P Gallery, South Ken, London for their 'End of Year, London Students Exhibition.' My piece was selected as the only piece in the window. It is made from steel, wood and polyester filler.

Finished only in June 2022 this piece is part of a couple titled 'Volcanism' and represents an archeological passion I have had since a boy. It also follows an interest in the Japanese art of Suiseki. The item is made from aluminium and steel mesh, clay and burnished acrylic paint.

WIP, but unfortunately the 'showcase' doesn't allow a more full crop. This piece is called 'Venusian' and is made from steel mesh and paper clay. It measures 410x380x210mm but still needs to have legs which will add another 400mm to the height.