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Fiann Paul is devoted to his artistic pursuits as a photographer currently concentrating his work in the North Atlantic countries of Iceland, Greenland and the Faroe Islands. His work portrays nature at its most elemental while exposing people in their native cultures that have mostly disappeared. Fiann has developed his own unique style of photography, portraying the mysterious and majestic culture, weather and landscapes of unique remote locations which he combines with epic characters as well as the medium of light. |
Some of his photographs are recreations of ancient cultures, some illustrate folk stories and some are documenting present culture. Fiann photographs all subjects in natural settings. more Images are not a result the post-processing manipulation of the photographs. more
Fiann Paul is known for numerous exhibitions throughout the North Atlantic countries, in Iceland particularly he gained recognition as one of two authors of Dialog project, photographic portraits of Icelandic children that covered a building at the main intersection downtown Reykjavik in 2008. Some of his work is portrayed in the Icelandic book publication of “Legend.” more
Fiann appreciates unique exhibitions in interesting and remote places of the Earth where the surroundings and the landscape match the character and the spirit of the photography display. He has never been represented by any art gallery by his personal choice. more Fiann does not work commercially. more
Fiann has a rich and varied CV that includes Master degrees in architecture and pedagogy. Fiann’s athletic training and competition as a rower and martial artist has enabled him to break two world records crossing the South Atlantic in a row boat, which were the first Icelandic sports world records. (Oceanrowing gallery ). He has also climbed alongside Sherpas; taught martial arts to the Mountain Police in Ladakh (Indian Himalayas, before: Tibet); and explored remote areas among some of the world’s highest peaks in the Himalayas to photograph hidden cultures and environments. He has simultaneously advanced Personal Development Workshops for the Chiparamba Foundation in Zambia as well as in Europe where he combines his skill and passion as an athlete with his own formal training and life experience to encourage self-development among challenged young adults. more
Fiann is participating in 2012 world record attempt Indian Ocean row. more
In 2011 Fiann founded foundation supporting education of the children in the Himalayas where he lived.
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