Björk Haraldsdóttir
Cavaliero Finn first spotted the work of Björk Haraldsdóttir in 2017, being instantly attracted to its strong sculptural forms and geometric patterns.
Since then the gallery has featured Björk’s work in several of its shows and she has gone on to win two consecutive Marshwood Arts Awards (2017 Applied Arts Prize, selected by John Makepeace OBE & 2019 for the John Hubbard Prize). In 2018, her work was selected for the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition by Grayson Perry.
Originally from Iceland, the strong geometric patterning and both natural and architectural forms of Björk’s work are heavily influenced by her Nordic upbringing and training as an architect. Before exploring her passion for ceramic forms, the artist worked as an architect for over 20 years during which time she worked for a number of renowned architects including Richard Rogers.
At the core of Björk’s work is a conversation between 3 dimensional form and 2 dimensional pattern. The pattern is draped across the form and changes perception of the shape. The artist started her ‘pattern journey’ referencing to old textile work and stitching patterns from Iceland and the Nordic Culture. This has developed over time into patterns inspired by ideas and images she comes across in nature and daily life. Björk is constantly working into the pieces ‘making stiches’ or lines of weave and the result is often cloth-like in appearance. The ceramics are mostly built in stoneware clay and painted with slip which is then scraped back to reveal the base material in two-tone monochrome patterns. The scrape marks are visible and the surface is a plane of shallow relief, much like a tapestry. The tactile nature of these pieces is important – they are an invitation to touch, much like one would like to handle a draped cloth.
Björk approaches the making of her ceramic sculptures in the same way as an architect. Sculptures are planned and drawn before they are made and made as they are conceived – glass and steel have long since been replaced by clay.
See our Feature on Björk Haraldsdóttir
watch our video of Björk talking about her work
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Equinox I, 2022£ 825.00View more details
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Equinox II, 2022£ 825.00View more details
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Equinox III, 2022£ 880.00View more details
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Equinox IV, 2022 SoldView more details
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Mountain Moss I, 2022 SoldView more details
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Mountain Moss II, 2022 SoldView more details
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Mountain Moss III, 2022 SoldView more details
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Mountain Moss IV, 2022£ 825.00View more details
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Myrja Tapestry, 2022 SoldView more details
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Myrtla Tapestry, 2022 SoldView more details
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Summer Solstice I, 2022£ 880.00View more details
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Summer Solstice II, 2022£ 715.00View more details
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Tapestry (Coral I), 2022 SoldView more details
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Tapestry (Coral II), 2022 SoldView more details
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Tapestry (Coral III), 2022 SoldView more details
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Valshamur I, 2022£ 990.00View more details
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Valshamur II, 2022£ 990.00View more details
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Valshamur III, 2022£ 990.00View more details
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Winter Solstice I, 2022£ 880.00View more details
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Winter Solstice II, 2022£ 715.00View more details
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Laxness & Alfkonan - set of two, 2021 SoldView more details
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Álfadans - set of three #2 , 2021£ 2,420.00View more details
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Álfasteinar I, 2021£ 990.00View more details
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Álfasteinar II, 2021£ 825.00View more details
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Álfasteinn 1, 2021£ 935.00View more details
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Álfasteinn 2, 2021£ 770.00View more details
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Blackness #, 2021 SoldView more details
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Blackness and the Dreaming Soul - set of two, 2021£ 1,870.00View more details
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Dream, 2021 SoldView more details
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Dress Rehearsal I, 2021 SoldView more details
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Dress Rehearsal II, 2021 SoldView more details
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Dress Rehearsal III, 2021£ 990.00View more details
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Dress Rehearsal IV, 2021£ 990.00View more details
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Lögberg I, 2021View more details
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Lögberg II, 2021 SoldView more details
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Tapestry (Light and Shade), 2021 SoldView more details
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Tapestry (Light) , 2021 SoldView more details
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Tapestry (Shade I), 2021 SoldView more details
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Tapestry (Shade II), 2021 SoldView more details
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Tapestry (Shade III), 2021 SoldView more details
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Tapestry 6.7, 2021View more details
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Ylja, 2021£ 990.00View more details
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Ylmur, 2021£ 990.00View more details
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Ýr, 2021 SoldView more details
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Yrsa, 2021 SoldView more details
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Hejduk 1, 2019 SoldView more details
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Artefact 2022
The contemporary craft fair at Design Centre Chelsea Harbour, London 10 - 15 May 2022Artefact, is a contemporary craft fair which brings the joy of the handmade to an audience of designers, architects, collectors and enthusiasts, illustrating the increasing importance of craft to the interior design industry. It features objects of astonishing artistic merit courtesy of a host international galleries in the Design Avenue. An accompanying programme of specialist talks and demonstrations helps bring the contemporary craft to life.Read more -
Collect Art Fair at Somerset House, London
The leading contemporary craft and design fair 25 Feb - 6 Mar 2022Cavaliero Finn was delighted to return to London's beautiful Somerset House for Collect which took place this year from 25-27 February 2022 with previews on 23-24 February 2022. Cavaliero Finn presented work by 15 artists at Collect including work by Edmond Byrne, Matthew Chambers, Simon Gaiger, Ashraf Hanna, Björk Haraldsdóttir, Ikuko Iwamoto, Mimi Joung, Sun Kim, Nicholas Lees, Cecilia Moore, Frances Priest, Daniel Reynolds, Katharine Swailes, Annie Turner and Jacy Wall.Read more -
Crafting a Difference at the Argentine Ambassador's Official Residence
Part of London Craft Week 4 - 10 Oct 2021Crafting a Difference at the Official Residence of the Argentine Ambassador in Belgrave Square, London runs from October 4th -10th. The exhibition celebrates outstanding international contemporary craft set within the magnificent architecture, décor and fabric of the Argentine Ambassador’s Official Residence, in the frame of London Craft Week 2021, with support from the Crafts Council, QEST, Loewe Foundation, Michelangelo Foundation, Cockpit Arts, Design Centre Chelsea Harbour and Artegian Design.Read more -
ARTEFACT: The Contemporary Craft Fair
22 - 29 Jun 2021Attracting top designers, architects, collectors and art lovers, Artefact will feature an impressive roll call of contemporary craft and visual arts galleries including; Oxford Ceramics, Katie Jones, Lloyd Choi Gallery,...Read more -
Collect 2021
International Art Fair for Contemporary Craft and Design 24 Feb - 24 Mar 2021It’s not too late to view the digital version of Collect which is live on Artsy until March 24th . Earlier this week, we were delighted to read that Erik...Read more -
London Art Fair Platform 2021
Folk Art 20 - 31 Jan 2021From 20th – 31st January Cavaliero Finn will be presenting work by four artists as part of the London Art Fair PLATFORM 2021 , which is of course online only...Read more -
Threading Forms
Cavaliero Finn at The London Art Fair 22 - 26 Jan 2020Cavaliero Finn is delighted to present the work of two artists, Jacy Wall and Björk Haraldsdóttir as part of Threading Forms – a specially curated exhibition at Platform, part of...Read more
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Equinox I, 2022£ 825.00
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Equinox II, 2022£ 825.00
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Equinox III, 2022£ 880.00
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Equinox IV, 2022 Sold
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Mountain Moss I, 2022 Sold
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Mountain Moss II, 2022 Sold
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Mountain Moss III, 2022 Sold
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Mountain Moss IV, 2022£ 825.00
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Myrja Tapestry, 2022 Sold
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Myrtla Tapestry, 2022 Sold
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Summer Solstice I, 2022£ 880.00
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Summer Solstice II, 2022£ 715.00
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Tapestry (Coral I), 2022 Sold
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Tapestry (Coral II), 2022 Sold
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Tapestry (Coral III), 2022 Sold
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Valshamur I, 2022£ 990.00
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Valshamur II, 2022£ 990.00
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Valshamur III, 2022£ 990.00
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Winter Solstice I, 2022£ 880.00
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Winter Solstice II, 2022£ 715.00
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Laxness & Alfkonan - set of two, 2021 Sold
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Álfadans - set of three #2 , 2021£ 2,420.00
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Álfasteinar I, 2021£ 990.00
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Álfasteinar II, 2021£ 825.00
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Álfasteinn 1, 2021£ 935.00
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Álfasteinn 2, 2021£ 770.00
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Blackness #, 2021 Sold
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Blackness and the Dreaming Soul - set of two, 2021£ 1,870.00
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Dream, 2021 Sold
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Dress Rehearsal I, 2021 Sold
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Dress Rehearsal II, 2021 Sold
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Dress Rehearsal III, 2021£ 990.00
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Dress Rehearsal IV, 2021£ 990.00
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Lögberg I, 2021
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Lögberg II, 2021 Sold
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Tapestry (Light and Shade), 2021 Sold
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Tapestry (Light) , 2021 Sold
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Tapestry (Shade I), 2021 Sold
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Tapestry (Shade II), 2021 Sold
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Tapestry (Shade III), 2021 Sold
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Tapestry 6.7, 2021
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Ylja, 2021£ 990.00
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Ylmur, 2021£ 990.00
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Ýr, 2021 Sold
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Yrsa, 2021 Sold
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Hejduk 1, 2019 Sold