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Vala Ola
Vala Ola was born and raised in Iceland. At age 12 she
attended classes drawing models from life. Graduating from the college
of Hamrahlid, she
furthered her studies at the Icelandic College of Arts, and later graduated
from The Arts Institute in Bournemouth, England. More »
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Looking
Up
by Vala Ola
24" x 30" x 20"
Bronze
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Three
Best Friends
by Vala Ola
8" x 13" x 8"
Bronze
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 Vala won the Icelandic Design Excellence Award for
the first time at the age of 26 years old. During her studies in England,
she placed two entries among the finalists at the Smithsonian Young Illustrator’s
Competition. Returning to Iceland, she went on as her country’s
sole representative at the Nordic Graphic and Illustration Awards. Moving
to the United States in 1994, she changed her focus to portraiture, and
found herself booked solid for the next 7 years. Her portraits in oil
were created for families and dignitaries alike. Immaculate likeness
of her subjects and reverence for the technique of the old masters earned
her great recognition in her field.
Vala rekindled her interest in sculpting
with clay after painting in oil for seven years. Her inspiration derives
from her observation of
life. Simple acts
can be elevated to beautiful memories rather than casual circumstances. “All
we have in life at any given time is the very moment we are living and that moment
is of importance.” Vala says, “I would like to inspire myself and
others to have awareness and appreciation for our life. “ Vale’s
work has been exhibited in Reykjavik, London, Santa Fe, Scottsdale, Dallas, Park
City, Los Angeles, and New York. Her classic training in Europe is reflected
in her art.
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