January 30th, 2025. The Icelandic Embassy in London hosted an event on how elves, Huldufólk, and nature spirits have impacted this Nordic island’s culture, art, and environment.
To discuss the matter, the Ambassador to the UK,His Exellency Sturla Sigurjónsson, invited us to speak at this special event at the embassy;
The Elf Whisperer herself, Bryndís Fjóla Pétursdóttir and the British-Icelandic artist and filmmaker, Inga Lisa Middleton.
The speakers discussed numerous topics over the evening, including how a belief in elves and spirits has sculpted Icelanders’ interpretation of nature, as well as inspired great art and cultural works. Inga herself will soon be exhibiting a number of Cyanotype prints inspired by Iceland’s nature and folklore.
The matter of connecting and learning from secretive beings was also brought up as a tool that can be used in the fight against climate change. This issue is particularly prevalent in Iceland as the country has already witnessed irrevocable changes to its landscape, namely the melting and disappearance of glacial ice. Icelanders are unique in the sense that they are still deeply in touch with their folklore, and the fantastical creatures that inhabit it. Many other native populations around the world have had such sacred belief systems ripped from them, as well as the wisdom and many lessons they brought. The packed event attracted the attendance of the UK media, and was accompanied by musical performances from the Icelandic Choir of London.
Alongside their talk, Inga Lísa opened an exhibition in the Embassy of her latest works, cyanotype prints of Icelandic waterfalls.
All Photos taken by our dear friend
Max Milligan
Also known for :
Iceland As It Is
and
The Reykjanes Eruptions
by Max Milligan
To discuss the matter, the Ambassador to the UK,His Exellency Sturla Sigurjónsson, invited us to speak at this special event at the embassy;
The Elf Whisperer herself, Bryndís Fjóla Pétursdóttir and the British-Icelandic artist and filmmaker, Inga Lisa Middleton.
The speakers discussed numerous topics over the evening, including how a belief in elves and spirits has sculpted Icelanders’ interpretation of nature, as well as inspired great art and cultural works. Inga herself will soon be exhibiting a number of Cyanotype prints inspired by Iceland’s nature and folklore.
The matter of connecting and learning from secretive beings was also brought up as a tool that can be used in the fight against climate change. This issue is particularly prevalent in Iceland as the country has already witnessed irrevocable changes to its landscape, namely the melting and disappearance of glacial ice. Icelanders are unique in the sense that they are still deeply in touch with their folklore, and the fantastical creatures that inhabit it. Many other native populations around the world have had such sacred belief systems ripped from them, as well as the wisdom and many lessons they brought. The packed event attracted the attendance of the UK media, and was accompanied by musical performances from the Icelandic Choir of London.
Alongside their talk, Inga Lísa opened an exhibition in the Embassy of her latest works, cyanotype prints of Icelandic waterfalls.
All Photos taken by our dear friend
Max Milligan
Also known for :
Iceland As It Is
and
The Reykjanes Eruptions
by Max Milligan