Sölvi Helgason [SEP] country of citizenship
Sölvi Helgason
Sölvi Helgason (August 16, 1820 – November 27, 1895) was an artist, philosopher and drifter in Iceland in the 19th century. If he hadn't been arrested, we might not know anything more about Sölvi than folk tales about his life. He never went to school, but was known to always be painting and writing. It is posited from his writings that he was mentally ill and suffered from paranoia; he was known to accuse people of stealing his work. He often referred to himself
drawings.
His floral patterns don't change at all in the documented 30 years. These pieces were typically gifts to the people he was staying with.
The figurative drawings are mainly of people that Sölvi had conflict with. He would add horns and extra eyes in an attempt to portray these people as demonic. These artworks show a more creative and emotional side to Sölvi's artwork.
Life.
Life Early life.
Sölvi Helgason was born on a farm called Fjall in Sléttuhliíð in the eastern part of Skagafjörður