The Journey is my exploration of the spiritual world; I am exploring my beliefs and researching the existence and evolution of spirits. Living in Iceland, I was exposed to age-long traditions of spiritualism and affirmation from spirits from a young age. I knew that “hidden beings” existed; they would lure humans into their hidden homes, but they would also protect us humans from misfortune. Life and personal experiences have opened my mind even further to explore the spiritual world. I have participated in psychic meetings, studied traditional readings, practiced yoga, and meditation.

The way we develop, in companionship with the same souls through many lives, will also be part of my research. Soulmates and soul groups are infinite beings of consciousness that help us grow and learn. It is my belief that the same souls have been with us through many lives and have spent time with us through our ethereal realms.

Iceland is surrounded by water; the Vikings used to send their dead ones out on a burning boat (vessel) into the ocean, if they were wealthy enough to sacrifice a ship. They were also known to bury their heroes in a ship in the ground. The boat served as a carriage that would bring the soul over to the spiritual world.

This body of work considers what happens to the soul after we die, transportation over to the spiritual world, and how we get there. My ancestors were all fishermen, and my Icelandic roots make me want to use the boat as a metaphor for this inevitable journey.

I am depicting spiritual beings that exist in the spiritual world and protect humans on Earth. They help the souls rest and recharge for their next lives, develop, and grow. The spiritual beings work on many levels and exhibit a range of colored light reflecting their level of maturity. They can be energy in the cosmic realm, light beings, and souls that have lived for many lifetimes.

The sculptures in the exhibition are grouped into three categories; the first category is a grouping of souls that hang on the wall with a long astral cord; the cord that connects your physical body to the astral plane; the link from the higher self or ‘atma’ to your physical body. The second category is soul carriers, boats, and figures that have a boat form transporting souls over to the spiritual world. The last category is spiritual beings in the soul world, making of new souls and soul mates.

The ceramic sculptures are all constructed using hand building techniques such as pinching, coiling, slabs, slip, and carving. The methods are part of a repetitive and somewhat meditative process. The surface is matte and soft, achieved by using slips, oxides, underglazes, glazes and platinum luster. My finishes are fired onto the piece for permanence, the longevity of my pieces is essential to me. Crocheted copper and silver wire and felted or knitted Icelandic wool are a decorative part of most of my work. The felting and knitting is part of my Icelandic heritage, methods that my ancient mothers would use to keep their family warm during the cold and dark winter months. Using these feminine techniques with a more masculine element such as metal has been a rewarding process.