I was fortunate to be selected by the University of Minnesota School of Music to be one of three doctoral students to attend a Summer Intensive Workshop of the New Audiences and Innovative Practice (NAIP) program. The Workshop was held in the gorgeous town of Stykkishólmur, Iceland from August 29, 2014 – September 8, 2014. My experience in Iceland was quite extensive, so there’s no way I can fit it into one blog post! Here's the first of a few installments.
Stykkishólmur perches quietly on the on the west side of Iceland, just north of a glacier on the Snæfellsnes peninsula. The town boasts many treasures, including Roni Horn’s Water Library and Professor Haraldur Sigurdsson’s unique collection displayed at the Volcano Museum. The whole country is fortunate to have some of the best water in the entire world, including natural hot and cold, AND natural mineral baths said to have healing qualities. Find out more about the town here: http://www.stykkisholmur.is/thjonustan/tourist-info/eden-destination/
My favorite treasure in Stykkishólmur was the natural environment itself, which proved striking in its sharp contrast of topographical lines and ever changing lights. The sky always seemed so close and extremely vast. In a constant shift of textures, the clouds rolled over the land and mountains causing mist one hour followed by brilliant shafts of light the next. The place was also one of the quietest environments I’ve ever been in, providing plenty of space for thought and reflection. This striking background served as a perfect catalyst for creative thinking and collaboration amongst the 50 NAIP students and staff who came together for ten days from countries all over the world, including Norway, Finland, Austria, Sweden, Italy, the Netherlands, Singapore, China, Australia, and the United States.
I'm no photographer, but I tried my best with my trusty smart phone. Enjoy! More musings to come...
Stykkishólmur perches quietly on the on the west side of Iceland, just north of a glacier on the Snæfellsnes peninsula. The town boasts many treasures, including Roni Horn’s Water Library and Professor Haraldur Sigurdsson’s unique collection displayed at the Volcano Museum. The whole country is fortunate to have some of the best water in the entire world, including natural hot and cold, AND natural mineral baths said to have healing qualities. Find out more about the town here: http://www.stykkisholmur.is/thjonustan/tourist-info/eden-destination/
My favorite treasure in Stykkishólmur was the natural environment itself, which proved striking in its sharp contrast of topographical lines and ever changing lights. The sky always seemed so close and extremely vast. In a constant shift of textures, the clouds rolled over the land and mountains causing mist one hour followed by brilliant shafts of light the next. The place was also one of the quietest environments I’ve ever been in, providing plenty of space for thought and reflection. This striking background served as a perfect catalyst for creative thinking and collaboration amongst the 50 NAIP students and staff who came together for ten days from countries all over the world, including Norway, Finland, Austria, Sweden, Italy, the Netherlands, Singapore, China, Australia, and the United States.
I'm no photographer, but I tried my best with my trusty smart phone. Enjoy! More musings to come...