Klakkabönd 24 x 63 cm
DEREK MUNDELL
Derek K Mundell B.Sc., B.A. was born in England in 1951 but subsequently moved to Iceland in 1976 where he has since lived. About thirty years ago he became interested in painting in watercolour and admits to being a lifelong student of this medium. Initially he developed his technique and style in his spare time while working in scientific research and marketing. He benefited from the guidance of a wide variety of masters in this medium both here in Iceland and abroad.
In 2007 Derek took the opportunity to change direction in his career and has been teaching watercolour painting to adults at the Kopavogur School of Arts. He completed a degree in Art History at the University of Iceland in 2011.
In 2019 he established the Watercolour Society of Iceland and has been president from its foundation.
Derek has held nine solo exhibitions and in addition he has taken part in numerous group exhibitions worldwide. His works can be found in private and public collections in Europe and North America.
Solo exhibitions:
2023: Listasel, Selfoss. Living land
2021: Gallery Göng, Reykjavík, Off the beaten track
2019: Gilbakki, Hellisandur, Minatures
2017: Menningarhús Gerðuberg,
Moss – colonist of fire and ice
2017: Lithús Ófeigs, Stills - life paintings.
2013: Þjóðmenningarhúsið, Lightplay.
2012: Korpúlsstaðir, Minatures.
2011: Íslensk grafík, Catching the moment.
2001: Gallerí Reykjavík, Poetic matter.
Group exhibitions:
2024: Fort Worth, Texas. Fabriano in Acquarello
2024: Gallerí Grótta, 6. samsýning Vatnslitafélags Íslands: Seasons
2024: Gróskasalurinn. Hraunsfélagar Companions
2024: Tampere, Finland, 27th Exhibition European Confederation of Watercolour Societies
2024: Fabriano, Italy. Fabriano in Acquarello,
2023: Hallsteinssalur, Borgarnesi. 5. samsýning Vatnslitafélags Íslands: Nuances
2022: Gallerí Göng, Reykjavík. 4. samsýning Vatnslitafélags Íslands: Flow
2021: Donninglund Kunstcenter, Denmark. The Light of the North
2021: Gallery Grótta, Seltjarnarnes, 3rd exhibition of Icelandic Watercolour Society: Changes
2021: Nordisk Akvarell, internet exhibition
2020: European Confederation of Watercolour Societies, internet exhibition
2020: Listasalur Mosfellsbæjar, 2nd exhibition Icelandic Watercolour Society: Contrasts
2019: Brecon, Wales, NAS / RWSW Watercolour Connections.
2019: Helsinki, IWS Finland, Nature, Power and Beauty.
2019: Gallerí Göng, Reykjavík, 1st exhibition Icelandic Watercolour Society
2018: Kabelfabriken, Puristamo-hallen, Helsinki,
Sanning og Saga.
2017: Nordic House, Reykjavík, NAS / RWSW
Watercolour Connections.
2017: Hillerød Kunstforening, Danmörk,
Worldwide watercolour exhibition.
2016: Avignon, Frakkland, 19th Exhibition European Confederation of Watercolour Societies.
2015: Huddinge kommun, Svíþjóð, Nordisk Akvarell 2015.
2014: Mexíkóborg, 11. International Watercolor Biennial.
2012: Huddinge kommun, Svíþjóð, Nordisk Akvarell 2012.
2010: Norræna húsið, Nordisk Akvarell 2010.
1996: Gallerí Fold, Reykjavík, 8 plus 40 makes 48.
Jewelled arc 155 x 52 cm
The grey moss glows 76 x 56 cm
