Elfa Frið
I am a visual artist and photographer.
Icelandic/Italian by blood, born in Seattle, grew up in Iceland, studied in England, lived and studied in New York City, then returned to Iceland where I'm currently located.
I have a varied work background as a photographer, as a film, video and digital media producer, and as a researcher, in addition to training as an actor and studying Suzuki method classical piano.
Have questions? Email me: hello@elfafridphoto.com
Exhibitions and Recognition
2022, NYC: Cats, Couches, Parks & Pizza, Photoville, Brooklyn Bridge Park, New York, NY
2021, Recalled, SVA Gramercy Gallery, New York, NY
2020, Parallel Adaptations, SVA Galleries, New York, NY, virtual exhibition
2020, Thesis, Interrupted, Photoville, Brooklyn Bridge Park, New York, NY
2020, Paula Rhodes Memorial Award, School of Visual Arts, New York, NY
2020, MPS Digital Photography Thesis Scholarship, School of Visual Arts, New York, NY
2017, 2016 and 2015, awarded Pic of the Week and published in online gallery, PhotoUno, New York, NY
2014, European Commission Youth in Action grant for the production of short film On a Leash
Education
2020, Master’s degree in Digital Photography, School of Visual Arts, New York, NY
2017, coursework in digital and studio photography, PhotoUno, New York, NY
2011, Bachelor of Arts in Acting, Arts University Bournemouth, Dorset, England
2008, coursework in Film Studies, University of Iceland, Reykjavík, Iceland