A Portrait of an Artist: Collaboration with Selina Miles
Grímsey, Iceland,
2015
Saefari ferry on route to Grímsey from Dalvik Iceland. August 2015 Photograph: Guido van Helten
In August 2015, film director Selina Miles travelled with artist Guido van Helten to Akureyri – a town on the north coast of Iceland, to produce a very unique work. This 6-minute film documents their journey and offers insight into the unique personality of one of Australia's most sought after street artists. This project was a self-initiated collaboration between Selina Miles and Guido van Helten, who both aimed to use their respective practices to delve deeper into the wonderful and unique culture of Iceland. Thanks go to Akureyrarstofa (Akureyri Cultural Office) for facilitating the project.
Film directed, shot and edited by Selina Miles
Photographs by Selina Miles
Project Details
Project
A Portrait of an Artist: Collaboration with Selina MilesLocation
Grímsey, IcelandCommissioner
Akureyrarstofa (Akureyri Cultural Office)A Portrait of an Artist: Guido van Helten, Grímsey,Iceland, August 2015. Directed, shot and edited by Selina Miles
The town of Akureyri Iceland. August 2015 Photograph: Selina Miles
Painting in Akureyri Harbour Iceland. August 2015 Photograph: Selina Miles
Late nights painting the Saefari Ferry in Akureyri Harbour Iceland. August 2015 Photograph: Selina Miles
Finnur Fjölnisson and Guido van Helten working on the final night Akureyri, Iceland. August 2015 Photograph: Selina Miles
First Sight of the island of Grímsey from the Saefari ferry Iceland. August 2015 Photograph: Selina Miles
School students greet the ship in Grímsey Iceland. August 2015 Photograph: Selina Miles
Saefari Ferry arrives back at Dalvik Iceland. August 2015 Photograph: Selina Miles
Saefari Ferry in Dalvik Harbour Iceland. August 2015 Photograph: Selina Miles
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