Guðrún Margrét A. Jóhannsdóttir (b. 1971)

Designer

Languages: Icelandic, English, Spanish, Danish

Skills

• Moldmaking & Casting

• Drawing

• Prototype Making

• Bespoke Shoemaking (Shoe Design/Pattern Making)

• Knitting & Crochet

• Braiding & Macramé

• Ceramics

• Styling

• Raw Food Chef & Healer

Education

• 2020-2021 – Yoga Teacher Training, Jogastudio, Reykjavik

• 2019 – Bespoke Shoemaking, 3-month apprenticeship with Saskia Wittmer, Florence, Italy

• 2019 – Diploma in Art Education, Icelandic University of the Arts, Reykjavik

• 2016-2018 – MA in Design, Icelandic University of the Arts, Reykjavik

• 2004-2005 – Ceramic Studies, The Art Academy of Aarhus, Denmark

• 1999 – Industrial Design, Escuela Massana, Barcelona, Spain

• 1997-2001 – BA in Sculpture, Iceland Academy of the Arts

• 1993-1994 – Industrial Design, The Industrial School of Hafnarfjörður

• 1987-1991 – Secondary School Qualification, Sund College

Projects / Exhibitions

2023

• 901 Licence – Handmade reindeer hide shoes. Exhibited at 38 Þrep, DesignMarch

• Leather Swimsuit & Laser-Cut Sandals – Textile Museum, Blönduós

2021

• Performance at Rammagerðin, DesignMarch, Ceramic Association

2020

• The Garlic-Grater-Olive-Oil Bowl – A ceramic tool and bowl in one, available at Rammagerðin, Skólavörðustígur 12

2019

• The Garlic-Grater-Olive-Oil Bowl – Crowdfunded on Karolina Fund (goal exceeded)

• Dancer in the music video Dolores Del Rio – Les Adventures De President Bongo series

• Interior Design for Bar Sirkus, Seyðisfjörður – Collaboration with Stephan Stephensen

2018

• Charcoal Making Workshop – Technical College of Iceland

• ‘Supplement’ Performance – Exploring architecture and ephemeral design, Icelandic University of the Arts

• ‘Let’s Be in Touch’ Performance – Rudolf Steiner-inspired piece, Icelandic University of the Arts

2017-2018

• ‘REIKI Encounter – A Rendezvous’ – Installation/performance exploring energy healing, Gerðarsafn Museum

2016-2017

• ‘Moisture Status’ – Ritual-based performance, Icelandic University of the Arts

• ‘I Am a Nobel Prize Winner’ – Video installation, Icelandic University of the Arts

• ‘A Desire to Cry’ – Performance piece, Icelandic University of the Arts

• ‘The Tanner’ – Experiment in lambskin tanning, Icelandic University of the Arts

2014

• ‘The Blue Set’ – Social porcelain for desserts and celebrations, produced in Portugal

2008

• NO. 8 Collaborative Exhibition – Industrial felted bags, finallygudrunmargret, Barcelona

2007

• Designed a Raku kiln for children at Waldorf School, Reykjavik

2004

• The Garlic-Grater-Olive-Oil Bowl – Ceramic tool and bowl, The Art Academy of Aarhus, Denmark

• ‘Here is the Positive Side of Your Belly Button’ – Performance piece, Aarhus, Denmark

• ‘Women-Work-Pain’ – Cast porcelain mugs from women’s breasts, Escuela Da’Vinci, Barcelona

• Icelandic Caramel ‘Brjóstsykur’ – Business card made from fine French porcelain, Barcelona

2002

• Edible Candy Bag – Made from rice starch, dried fruit, and wild berry extract, Barcelona

2000

• ‘One Size Fits All’ – BA graduation project featuring food curtains and cucumber glasses

• Collective Design Exhibition ‘Mót’ – Kjarvalsstaðir Museum, Reykjavik

1999

• ‘El Coche’ & ‘El Gusano’ – Wooden/linen toys, Escuela Massana, Barcelona

1998-1999

• BOMOBIL – An Environmentally Friendly Caravan – Hypothetically fueled by hydrogen, exhibited in Stockholm and Reykjavik, awarded 1st prize for the most practical solution

1997-1999

• ‘Find Your Mythic Path’ – Performance at La Fratta, Tuscany, Italy

• ‘ICON’ – Performance with fish oil, stockfish, and seaweed

Prizes & Awards

• 1998 – BOMOBIL ’98 – 1st Prize, Environmentally Friendly Caravan, Stockholm, Sweden

• 1996 – X-18 Shoe Design Competition – 1st Prize, Hotel Ísland, Reykjavik

• 1994 – The Bench – 3rd Prize, Industrial College of Hafnarfjörður

Seminars & Courses

• 2016 – Reiki II, Master: Guðrún Óladóttir

• 2016 – Raw Food with Kate Magic, Iceland

• 2014 – Transcendental Meditation, Reykjavik

• 2013 – Bespoke Shoemaking & Handwelted Construction, Carreducker, London

• 2011 – Bespoke Shoemaking & Pattern Making, Paul Thomas Shoes, London

• 2010 – Bespoke Shoemaking & Pattern Making, Carlas Punyol, Barcelona

• 2009-2010 – Bespoke Shoemaking, Josep Cunillera, Barcelona

• 2004 – Reiki I, Aarhus, Denmark

• 1997 – Find Your Mythic Path – Performances in Tuscany, Italy

Lectures

• 1999 – BOMOBIL ’98, Environmentally Friendly Caravan, Technical University of Gothenburg, Sweden

Work Experience

2019-2020

• The Garlic-Grater-Olive-Oil Bowl – Designed & produced in Portugal

• Teaching Dance & Theatre – Kársnes School, Kópavogur

2018

• Rehearsing & Teaching – Preparatory students, Technical College of Reykjavik

2017-2019

• Reiki Healing – Self-employed

2014-2019

• Bespoke Leather Bags – Designed & sewn by finallygudrunmargret

2009-2011

• Bespoke Shoemaking Workshop – Gràcia, Barcelona

2007-2009

• Ceramic Workshop – c/ Jupí 3, Barcelona

2001-2011

• Barcelona Reykjavik Organic Bakery – Co-founder, Barcelona

1999-2000

• Designer at Illumine – Created felted reindeer earmuffs & slippers

1998-1999

• Assistant Chef – Næsti Grösum, vegetarian restaurant, Reykjavik

1997

• Assistant Chef – Grænn Kostur, vegetarian restaurant, Reykjavik