Embassy of Iceland
Copenhagen based Icelandic designer Dögg Guðmundsdóttir creates nature inspired products with emotional appeal and a distinctive touch of Nordic originality. Many of her designs are based on foundational structures or pieces of art, while others form part of a collection. For this exhibition, nature is not merely an inspiration but an integral part of the essence of the works and of the installation, created in collaboration with Dýpi—an ocean paint made from calcareous algae harvested in Iceland. Dýpi was nominated for the Icelandic Design Awards 2025 for its product that is exceptionally breathable, environmentally friendly, plastic–free, and an innovative use of abundant natural materials.
“A Space Between States”, is a spatial installation where objects transform, adapt, and accompany us through different phases of life – from childhood to adulthood, from beginning to end. Time is embedded in the works in reused materials, in symbolic numbers, in cycles of nature, and in personal stories. The objects do not stand still, they move with us – physically and emotionally. Here, design is not only about function, but about presence. A lamp becomes a source of wellbeing. A table holds generations. A chair carries architecture within its form. Together, they form a quiet reflection on what design can be today, not only something we use, but something that holds us.
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