Þóra Sigurðardóttir’s exhibition at the National Gallery of Iceland required Bua to turn an imposing gallery space into an enveloping environment for the artist’s new works. The walls were grounded in liver red, reflecting Sigurðardóttir’s preoccupation with bodily matter and its relationship with the external world. Simple vitrine tables in the same corporeal burgundy provided surfaces for prints and etchings while a large, grid-like iron structure made by the artist supplied multiple levels for encounters with found objects and handmade assemblages. All displays allowed visitors to gather closely to the works and echoed the artist’s intended tension between rectilinear order and elemental forms.

A slightly elevated, straight-on photograph of an art gallery space. The room features a light-coloured ceiling with visible texture, and a herringbone patterned wood floor. A red-painted wall runs along the back of the room, featuring a series of framed artworks with grid-like patterns. In the centre of the room, two long, red-painted tables with a simple, angular design are placed. The tables have glass tops, and similar grid-like patterns are visible beneath the glass. The ceiling has recessed lighting fixtures. Sunlight casts a warm glow on the ceiling, suggesting a window or skylight out of frame. The overall aesthetic is modern and minimalist, with a focus on clean lines and geometric shapes.
A slightly elevated, straight-on photograph of a large, well-lit room with an art installation. The room features light-coloured walls and a herringbone patterned wood floor. On the left and right sides of the room, there are red-painted display walls with framed artworks featuring striped patterns. In the centre of the room, two long, red-painted tables with a simple, angular design are placed. Behind the tables, a large screen or wall projection displays a blurry, light-coloured image. On the right side of the room, a metal structure with multiple shelves is visible. The room has a high, vaulted ceiling with skylights, providing natural light. The overall aesthetic is modern and minimalist, with a focus on clean lines and geometric shapes.
A slightly elevated, angled photograph of a large, well-lit room with an art installation. The room features a light-coloured ceiling with exposed beams and a herringbone patterned wood floor. In the foreground, a large, multi-tiered metal structure with shelves is visible. The structure is black and features various small objects and displays on the shelves, including fabric rolls, ceramic pieces, and shoes. In the background, a red-painted wall with framed artworks featuring grid-like patterns is visible. A long, red table is placed against the wall. The ceiling has visible texture and exposed beams. The overall aesthetic is modern and minimalist, with a focus on geometric shapes and the display of various objects.
A slightly elevated, straight-on photograph of a large, well-lit room with an art installation. The room features light-coloured walls, a vaulted ceiling with skylights, and a herringbone patterned wood floor. In the centre of the room, a large, multi-tiered metal structure with shelves is placed. The structure is black and features various small objects and displays on the shelves. On the left and right sides of the room, there are red-painted display walls with framed artworks featuring grid-like patterns. Sunlight casts a warm glow on the ceiling, highlighting its texture and the skylights. The overall aesthetic is modern and minimalist, with a focus on geometric shapes and natural light.