Sigrun Gunnarsdóttir : A Vision of Art, Beauty & Nature

The Faroese are a proud people - proud of our country, our heritage, and each other. At Guðrun & Guðrun, we celebrate women not only within our team but also those who inspire us. One such woman is long-time national artist Sigrun Gunnarsdóttir, whose artistic vision has shaped Faroese design for decades. Born and raised in the purple-hued village of Eiði, Sigrun may be local to us, but her work has captured the imaginations of many far beyond these shores.

Art runs in her blood. With an artist grandfather, Niels Kruse, Sigrun was immersed in creativity from an early age and became a keen drawer. She bought her first oil paints as a teenager, and later studied at the Glypoteket Drawing Academy and The Royal Danish Academy in Copenhagen before returning home to the Faroes - a place that remains at the heart of her work. 

And what’s the best thing about living in the Faroes? Undoubtedly the nature and scenic views. From her kitchen window, Sigrun looks out over the sea and the islands’ tallest mountain, drawing endless inspiration from the landscape.

Growing up in a fishing village, Sigrun was shaped by the rhythms of the sea and the resilience of the people who lived by it. That deep connection to place comes through in her paintings, influencing both her subjects and style. And just as the Faroese landscape is woven into her work, another thread runs through her life - knitting.

Like so many Faroese women, Sigrun has always knitted. For centuries, women would gather, chatting over cups of tea, their hands working wool into something warm, lasting and unique. Today, knitting clubs continue that tradition, offering a space to share stories while crafting something beautiful. Sigrun still knits regularly with friends and family, a reminder that wool is more than just material - it’s community, history, and connection.

We are honoured to call Sigrun a friend and to draw inspiration from her artistry, her vision, and her deep-rooted connection to our shared Faroese traditions.