Duration 30′ –
Resoundscapes is a direct response to Iceland’s living landscape. Having created previous films and installations inspired by the natural world, I found that this land offered an entirely fresh perspective on the nature of the earth itself. In summer, when the snow and ice retreat, the terrain feels intensely alive—thriving, shifting, and resonant. What struck me most was the constant geological energy: exploring Iceland feels like traversing a thin crust over a bubbling cauldron, always on the verge of breaking open and remaking everything.
The volcanic forces beneath the surface generate a continuous heat that rises as steam and smoke, giving the land an atmosphere of beautiful uncertainty—an ever-changing environment in perpetual flux. Sound and movement are everywhere, subtle and immense at once. The rhythms of this motion become hypnotic, forming a natural pulse that seems to echo through every valley and plain.
On such a vast scale, even the waterfalls feel monumental, each one entirely distinct yet equally awe-inspiring. And beyond the well-known landmarks, Iceland is filled with quieter, lesser-documented places—pockets of unexpected magic.
The intention behind Resoundscapes was to create a film that captures this pulse: a sensory portrait that reflects the experience of being there as accurately and immersively as possible. The imagery is vivid and luminous, shaped by summer’s extended daylight, where sunrise and sunset stretch for hours and the world seems caught in an endless magic hour.
Sound was the film’s original entry point, born of a field-recording journey. It was essential that the audio reveal the subtle layers of each location—from the micro-textures within a waterfall to the deeper vibrations of the land itself. Without narration, the film invites viewers to simply listen, look, and feel the resonant energy of a landscape that is constantly in motion.