Ísól Lilja Róbertsdóttir is going to exhibit her recent artwork in the Norwegian House in Stykkishólmur, with the opening on the 6th of April.

The source of inspiration for her art which consists of her own mandala designs, seemingly floating on top of colourful backgrounds, can be found in elements from her life. She grew up in Stykkishólmur and its environment, the landscape of Snæfellsnes. From a young age, she has had a deep fascination in the shapes and colours not only found in nature, but also those seen in space, inspiring her to pursue a career in astrophysics, with the B.Sc. already accomplished.

The symmetry of shapes and colours within her mandalas evoke clear imagery of designs found in nature, while the swirls often seen in the background put space nebulas to mind. Ísól Lilja’s paintings are a wonderful example of what a mind that feels drawn to both mathematics and art can create.

Her work has inspired over 20k people on Instagram which follow her account @drawing_in_ice .