Ellindur Egilstrøđ

"Shades of Grey" - Semi-abstract landscape. Mixed media with acrylics.

2017

Ellindur Egilstrøð is a painter, based in the Faroe Islands; born in 1960, his captivating works capture the mystique of the landscapes that he grew up in. A rugged wildness exudes from his work, where paint and canvas illude to a mystery of the vast ocean, grassland and valleys of the beautiful island. Ellindur captures the beautiful simplicity of nature and offers a calming retreat for the soul with his bewitching, relaxed and folky visuals. His work can be found in collections worldwide and he also delivers comissions for those that wish to include some misty mystery in their own collections. Egilstrøð’s unique perspective on the beauty of his home land offers an invaluable wild beauty and profound appreciation or the mountain and her ever-changing weather. His works allude to a deep understanding and respect for the earth, where expressionist strokes meet canvas in a gutsy, relaxed, natural and fresh style.