The Light Comes Back
The pieces in this exhibition were created during the season of darkness, from November 2024 through March 2025. It is a time when the darkness wraps us like a warm blanket, and the northern daylight skyscapes become truly magical in their transience. One such phenomenon is that of glitský. Merging photographic documentation in the form of photoscreenprinted imagery and painting, this series speaks to the transience, resilience, and awe-inspiring healing ability of Iceland’s nature. This series reflects on the current state of affairs of the world, and offers up prayer of hope. The light comes back.

Gillian’s work has been inspired by Iceland’s landscapes and emotive skyscapes ever since her first visit in 2014. What then transpired was a natural acceleration towards the life she now lives here in Akureyri as both an art educator and visual artist: her first trip turned into multiple travel opportunities, followed by artist residencies, teaching workshops, painting murals, and finally leading her to make her home in Akureyri with
her husband and his sons.

Before moving to Iceland, Gillian maintained an active art career in and around Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA where she was a regularly featured gallery artist, and she was a member of multiple local art organizations. She is a member of the Professional Artist Network for Speedball, Incorporated, which is a producer of screen printing supplies in the US. Since graduating Moore College of Art & Design in 2005, her work has been in multiple public and private collections in both the USA and Iceland, including 20th Century Fox, Duus Museum in Keflavik, the township of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania and much more. Please visit her website for a more complete picture of her extensive career.
Friday March 28, 5-7pm, opening reception!
Saturday and Sunday, March 29-30, 2-5pm
Friday April 4, 5-7pm
Saturday and Sunday, April 5-6, 2-5pm