Exhibition | Krummi

Location: 2nd floor, The Circle

The series of painted illustrations started as a project in an artist residency in Stöðvarfjörður in the East Fjords of Iceland. The whole illustrated story is told by a raven named Krummi. In the beginning of the story, the viewer sees Krummi arriving in a dark fjord alone in a tiny boat. He makes the decision to step out of the boat and take a path up to the mountains to find himself. Through the paintings, viewers follow Krummi’s emotions and struggles during his journey, from the darkest depths to a bright, fresh beginning.

Mikkel Odu is an independent animator and illustrator from the Czech Republic. From a young age he was attracted by the art of animation which led to him pursuing art studies. He holds a master's degree from Tomas Bata University in Zlín in visual arts focused on animation. Mikkel works with 2D animation, where he combines the traditional hand-painted medium with computer technology. His short, animated stories have been featured at film festivals around the world. After finding a new home in Iceland, the artist’s favourite mediums of expression grew to include illustration and painting. Mikkel’s focus is on storytelling accompanied by natural elements.

For further information contact:

Guðrún Elísa Ragnarsdóttir, specialist

gudrun.elisa.ragnarsdottir@reykjavik.is | 411 6100