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Dýrahjálp Íslands

<p><span>This is a set of two ceramic food and water bowls for pets. They are grey, but they show subtle green shades and a slight pink speckling off to one side. They are hand-sculpted by artists from Múlabær. They are the smaller size available (great for smaller pets), and they are double-fired with food-safe glaze. The food bowl is a "slow-feeder", which prevents the pet from eating too quickly—something that can cause digestive problems and other issues.</span></p><div><br></div><div><b>About the Artists and the Project:</b></div><div>Ríkey Magnúsdóttir Ringsted is a second-year product design student at the Iceland University of the Arts. In the spring of 2023, she worked on a project focused on assistive tools for handicrafts for individuals living with visual impairment. Ríkey emphasised clay modelling and ceramics, as clay is a material that relies on touch and the feeling from the hands.</div><div><br></div><div>Ríkey began working with a diverse group of volunteers who all shared the experience of being significantly visually impaired. They were the first to try something new and to have the opportunity to create despite their visual impairment. This group came from Múlabær, a day centre for the elderly and people living with disabilities.</div><div><br></div><div>The idea for this project initially came from a conversation Ríkey had with her grandmother, Ella Ring (Anna Elín Ringsted). Ella is 99 years old and has very limited vision. She spoke about how much she missed doing handicrafts and how wonderful it would be to still be able to create despite her vision loss. The project was named Ella’s Bowls in honour of Grandma Ella.</div><div><br></div><div>You can read more about the project <a target="_BLANK" href="https://www.ruv.is/frettir/menning-og-daegurmal/2023-10-26-listamenn-med-sjonskerdingu-leira-litrikar-dyramatarskalar-394977">here</a>.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>----</div><div><br></div><div>Ríkey Magnúsdóttir Ringsted er annars árs nemi í vöruhönnun við Listaháskóla Íslands. Hún vann að verkefni vorið 2023 sem einblíndi á hjálpartæki í handavinnu fyrir blinda/sjónskerta einstaklinga. Ríkey lagði áherslu á leirmótun og keramik þar sem leirinn er efniviður sem treystir á snertingu og tilfinningu frá höndunum.</div><div><br></div><div>Ríkey fór að vinna með fjölbreyttum sjálfboðaliðum sem áttu það sameiginlegt að vera verulega sjónskert. Þau voru fyrst í að prófa eitthvað nýtt og að fá að skapa þrátt fyrir sjónskerðingu. Þessi hópur var úr Múlabæ sem er dagþjálfun aldraðra og öryrkja.</div><div><br></div><div>Hugmyndin af þessu verkefni kom upphaflega út frá spjalli sem Ríkey átti við ömmu sína, hana Ellu Ring (Anna Elín Ringsted). Sjálf er hún 99 ára og með mjög takmarkaða sjón. Ella fór að tala um söknuðinn sem hún hefur gagnvart handavinnu og hvað það væri gaman að geta ennþá skapað þrátt fyrir sjónskerðinguna. Verkefnið fékk nafnið Ellu skálar til heiðurs ömmu Ellu.</div><div><br></div><div>Í sameiningu hannaði Ríkey með þessum hóp í Múlabæ vatns- og matarskálar fyrir gæludýr. Skálarnar koma í tveimur stærðum og eru tvíbrenndar með food safe glerungi. Matarskálin er slowfeeder skál sem kemur í veg fyrir að dýrið borði of hratt sem getur valdið meltingartruflunum og öðrum kvillum.</div><div><br></div><p></p>


Small Grey Ceramic "Ellu" Pet Bowl and Slow-Feeder set by Ríkey Magnúsdóttir Ringsted and Artists from Múlabær

<p><b>As a part of <a target="_BLANK" href="https://www.innovationweek.is/">Icelandic Innovation Week</a></b> Basta is holding a charity auction in support of <a target="_BLANK" href="https://www.dyrahjalp.is/"><b>Dýrahjálp</b></a>, an organisation that helps provide foster homes for animals in need.&nbsp;</p><p>Icelandic artists have generously donated their work to this charity auction, and by taking part, you’re supporting a meaningful cause — and receiving art made with heart.<br></p><p><a href="http://basta.app" target="_blank"><b>Basta</b></a>&nbsp;is an auction platform for everyone, powering this sale. If you enjoyed contributing to this cause, try making one of your own.</p><p><i>Shipping costs will need to be covered by the winning bidder.&nbsp;</i></p><p><i>Pickup is available in Reykjavík, Iceland only.</i></p>


<b>About the Artwork:&nbsp;<br></b>In this set, there is a bird for every season! We have one print of a very wintery Raven in a coffin, and three stickers featuring a stylized sparrow wearing a Jack O' Lantern (ready for Halloween), a beautiful Chocobo with a spring blossom, and another Raven holding on to a purple Lupine flower (summer vibes) and the name of the Studio that they came from.&nbsp;<br><br>Don't forget that Dýrahjalp also helps our feathered friends when they need it. You can see who is available <a href="https://www.dyrahjalp.is/dyrin/onnur/" target="_blank">here.</a><br><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><b>About the Artists:&nbsp;</b><div>Feyrún Tattoo (@feyruntattoo) is Karítas (@karitasart), Halli (@hulinn.tattoo), Dísa (@disadoodles), Íris (@trashpaandaink), and they love animals! They have donated a selection of their finest animal-inspired creations, and they make more every day at their studio in Reykjavík. If you're looking for a place to commemorate a special creature forever, this is the one!&nbsp;</div></div>

For the Birds!: An Avian Collection by Artists from Feyrún Tattoo

<div><span><b>About the Artwork:&nbsp;</b></span></div><div>This is a set of three color prints and two foil stickers displaying the magical connection of cats and their chosen people. (If you know, you know.)<br>The first print shows a cat perched on a human skull in front of a crescent moon surrounded by roses, The second print shows a shadowy skull-faced cat draped around a teary long haired figure, and the third shows a similar skull-faced cat joining a tattooed figure with long lavender hair and a witch hat decorated with crystals and sprigs of lavender. This set of prints comes with two similar skull-faced cat foil stickers, dotted with stars and moons in their lush, curling fur.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><b>About the Artists:&nbsp;</b><div><a href="https://www.feyruntattoo.com/" target="_blank">Feyrún Tattoo</a> (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/feyruntattoo/" target="_blank">@feyruntattoo</a>) is Karítas (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/karitasart/" target="_blank">@karitasart</a>), Halli (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/hulinn.tattoo/" target="_blank">@hulinn.tattoo</a>), Dísa (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/disadoodles/" target="_blank">@disadoodles</a>), Íris (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/trashpaandaink/" target="_blank">@trashpaandaink</a>), and they love animals! They have donated a selection of their finest animal-inspired creations, and they make more every day at their studio in Reykjavík. If you're looking for a place to commemorate a special creature forever, this is the one!&nbsp;</div>

Cats in Black and Lavender: A set of 3 Prints & 2 Foil Stickers by Karítas Gunnarsdóttir (@karitasart) of Feyrún Tattoo

<p><span>This is a set of two red ceramic food and water bowls for pets. They are hand sculpted by artists from Múlabær. They are the larger size available, and they are double-fired with food-safe glaze. The food bowl is a "slow-feeder", which prevents the pet from eating too quickly—something that can cause digestive problems and other issues.</span></p><div><br></div><div><b>About the Artists and the Project:</b></div><div>Ríkey Magnúsdóttir Ringsted is a second-year product design student at the Iceland University of the Arts. In the spring of 2023, she worked on a project focused on assistive tools for handicrafts for individuals living with visual impairment. Ríkey emphasized clay modeling and ceramics, as clay is a material that relies on touch and the feeling from the hands.</div><div><br></div><div>Ríkey began working with a diverse group of volunteers who all shared the experience of being significantly visually impaired. They were the first to try something new and to have the opportunity to create despite their visual impairment. This group came from Múlabær, a day center for the elderly and people living with disabilities.</div><div><br></div><div>The idea for this project initially came from a conversation Ríkey had with her grandmother, Ella Ring (Anna Elín Ringsted). Ella is 99 years old and has very limited vision. She spoke about how much she missed doing handicrafts and how wonderful it would be to still be able to create despite her vision loss. The project was named Ella’s Bowls in honor of Grandma Ella.</div><div><br></div><div>You can read more about the project <a target="_BLANK" href="https://www.ruv.is/frettir/menning-og-daegurmal/2023-10-26-listamenn-med-sjonskerdingu-leira-litrikar-dyramatarskalar-394977">here</a>.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>----</div><div><br></div><div>Ríkey Magnúsdóttir Ringsted er annars árs nemi í vöruhönnun við Listaháskóla Íslands. Hún vann að verkefni vorið 2023 sem einblíndi á hjálpartæki í handavinnu fyrir blinda/sjónskerta einstaklinga. Ríkey lagði áherslu á leirmótun og keramik þar sem leirinn er efniviður sem treystir á snertingu og tilfinningu frá höndunum.</div><div><br></div><div>Ríkey fór að vinna með fjölbreyttum sjálfboðaliðum sem áttu það sameiginlegt að vera verulega sjónskert. Þau voru fyrst í að prófa eitthvað nýtt og að fá að skapa þrátt fyrir sjónskerðingu. Þessi hópur var úr Múlabæ sem er dagþjálfun aldraðra og öryrkja.</div><div><br></div><div>Hugmyndin af þessu verkefni kom upphaflega út frá spjalli sem Ríkey átti við ömmu sína, hana Ellu Ring (Anna Elín Ringsted). Sjálf er hún 99 ára og með mjög takmarkaða sjón. Ella fór að tala um söknuðinn sem hún hefur gagnvart handavinnu og hvað það væri gaman að geta ennþá skapað þrátt fyrir sjónskerðinguna. Verkefnið fékk nafnið Ellu skálar til heiðurs ömmu Ellu.</div><div><br></div><div>Í sameiningu hannaði Ríkey með þessum hóp í Múlabæ vatns- og matarskálar fyrir gæludýr. Skálarnar koma í tveimur stærðum og eru tvíbrenndar með food safe glerungi. Matarskálin er slowfeeder skál sem kemur í veg fyrir að dýrið borði of hratt sem getur valdið meltingartruflunum og öðrum kvillum.</div><div><br></div><p></p>


Large Red Ceramic "Ellu" Pet Bowl and Slow-Feeder set by Ríkey Magnúsdóttir Ringsted and Artists from Múlabær

<b>About the Artwork:&nbsp;</b><div>Are you a friend of frogs? For those who know how hard it can be to be green, this curated collection is for you. <br>Featuring two gorgeous amphibian prints, two stickers (one foil, and one very strong), one wooden pin with a purple rubber back, and one prismatic dragon sticker holding a polyhedral die- because everyone knows that if a frog rolls a natural 20, it may become a dragon. (We cannot provide a citation for this fact, but we feel good about it.) The sticker reveals a secret stardust pattern when moved in the light, to prove that it is magic.&nbsp;<br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><b>About the Artists:&nbsp;</b></div><div>Feyrún Tattoo (@feyruntattoo) is Karítas (@karitasart), Halli (@hulinn.tattoo), Dísa (@disadoodles), Íris (@trashpaandaink), and they love animals! They have donated a selection of their finest animal-inspired creations, and they make more every day at their studio in Reykjavík. If you're looking for a place to commemorate a special creature forever, this is the one!&nbsp;</div>

Friends of Frogs: An Exceptionally Green Collection of Art by Artists from Feyrún Tattoo

<p><b>About the Artwork:&nbsp;<br></b>This is a color print of a semi-skeletal cat among some red spider lilies. This print comes with a matching foil sticker, so that you can enjoy your print at home, and on the move.&nbsp;<br><br>Red Spider Lilies, also known as Higanbana in Japan, have many traditional meanings. They can herald the start of autumn, guide the dead into their next reincarnation, or mark the location of an act of martyrdom. Some legends even say that if you see someone whom you may never meet again, these flowers will bloom along the paths you take. Perhaps these lilies mark a <i>tenth</i> life for this feline friend?<br><br></p><div><b>About the Artists:&nbsp;</b></div><div><a target="_BLANK" href="https://www.feyruntattoo.com/">Feyrún Tattoo</a> (<a target="_BLANK" href="https://www.instagram.com/feyruntattoo/">@feyruntattoo</a>) is Karítas (<a target="_BLANK" href="https://www.instagram.com/karitasart/">@karitasart</a>), Halli (<a target="_BLANK" href="https://www.instagram.com/hulinn.tattoo/">@hulinn.tattoo</a>), Dísa (<a target="_BLANK" href="https://www.instagram.com/disadoodles/">@disadoodles</a>), Íris (<a target="_BLANK" href="https://www.instagram.com/trashpaandaink/">@trashpaandaink</a>), and they love animals! They have donated a selection of their finest animal-inspired creations, and they make more every day at their studio in Reykjavík. If you're looking for a place to commemorate a special creature forever, this is the one!&nbsp;</div><p></p>


Print & Foil Sticker of a Semi-Skeletal Cat in Red Spider Lilies by Haraldur Pétursson (@hulinn.tattoo) of Feyrún Tattoo

<div><span>A bright pink cloth tote bag featuring an illustration of the foster cat Katla, drawn by Ásta Katrín Viggósdóttir, a foster home volunteer and illustrator. Ásta Katrín fosters animals for Dýrahjálp, and Katla was the first foster animal she cared for through the organisation. She created this beautiful drawing of Katla, which now adorns the organisation's tote bag, along with other illustrations she has made.&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>----</span></div><div><span>Bleikur taupoki sem hefur myndina af fósturkettinum Kötlu. teiknaðir af Ástu Katrínu Viggósdóttur fósturheimili og teiknara. Ásta Katrín er fósturheimili fyrir Dýrahjálp og var Katla fyrsta fósturdýrið sem hún fóstraði fyrir Dýrahjálp. Gerði hún þessa fallegu teikningu af henni sem prýðir nú taupoka félagsins. ásamt því að teikna aðrar teikningar.&nbsp;</span></div>

Pink Dýrahjalp Tote Bag featuring Katla the Cat Artwork by Ástu Katrínu Viggósdóttur

<b>About the Artwork:&nbsp;</b><div>Iceland is home to many creatures, including some we rarely see! Enjoy them in all of their glory here, in 6 Postcard Prints, 1 Christmas Greeting Card, and 1 incredible sticker of the most ripped Puffin you will ever see- likely grown strong after a peaceful summer in Vestmanneyjar.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>These pieces were created by multiple artists from Feyrún Tattoo and Art Studio, and include room for postage so that you can share them with a friend if you so choose.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><b>About the Artists:&nbsp;</b></div><div><a href="https://www.feyruntattoo.com/" target="_blank">Feyrún Tattoo</a> (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/feyruntattoo/" target="_blank">@feyruntattoo</a>) is Karítas (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/karitasart/" target="_blank">@karitasart</a>), Halli (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/hulinn.tattoo/" target="_blank">@hulinn.tattoo</a>), Dísa (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/disadoodles/" target="_blank">@disadoodles</a>), Íris (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/trashpaandaink/" target="_blank">@trashpaandaink</a>), and they love animals! They have donated a selection of their finest animal-inspired creations, and they make more every day at their studio in Reykjavík. If you're looking for a place to commemorate a special creature forever, this is the one!&nbsp;</div>

Mythical Creatures of Iceland: 6 Postcard Prints, 1 Greeting Card & 1 BUFFin Sticker by Artists from Feyrún Tattoo

<p><span style="letter-spacing: 0.00938em;">A blue cloth tote bag featuring an illustration of a dog, drawn by Ásta Katrín Viggósdóttir, foster home volunteer and illustrator. This artwork commemorates the extensive work that Dýrahjalp has done with rehoming local dogs. See which dogs are available </span><a target="_BLANK" href="https://www.dyrahjalp.is/dyrin/hundar/" style="letter-spacing: 0.00938em;">here</a><span style="letter-spacing: 0.00938em;">.</span></p><p><span style="letter-spacing: 0.00938em;">----</span></p><p><span style="letter-spacing: 0.00938em;">Blár taupoki sem er með mynd af hundi, teiknað af Ástu Katrínu Viggósdóttur, sjálfboðaliða og teiknara. Þessi mynd er unnin til heiðurs því mikla starfi sem  Dýrahjálp sinnir við að finna heimili fyrir kanínur á Íslandi. Sjáðu hvaða hundar eru í leit að heimili <a href="https://www.dyrahjalp.is/dyrin/hundar/" target="_blank">hér</a>.</span></p><p></p>


Small Grey Ceramic "Ellu" Pet Bowl and Slow-Feeder set by Ríkey Magnúsdóttir Ringsted and Artists from Múlabær

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