PV/14 - Tjørnuvík, Faroe Islands

PV/14 - Tjørnuvík, Faroe Islands
€153.00

When ordering a canvas print (not framed), you can choose how the edges (borders) are finished. White Wrap: the sides of the canvas remain white. Mirror Wrap: the last 2 cm on each edge of the image are mirrored and printed on the sides of the canvas.

'Landscape & Local Story'

 

Tjørnuvík 📍 is the northernmost village on Streymoy in the Faroe Islands, set in a sheltered bay surrounded by steep mountains. Known for its black-sand beach, it offers a perfect view across the water to the iconic sea stacks Risin and Kellingin. The village, with its colorful houses and traditional Faroese charm, is a peaceful base for hikers exploring the dramatic coastal trails nearby.


'...According to legend, the sea stacks Risin (“The Giant”) and Kellingin (“The Witch”) were once living beings sent from Iceland to steal the Faroe Islands. At dawn, they were caught by the sun’s rays and turned to stone, forever frozen in the surf. From Tjørnuvík’s beach, you can see them standing guard against the horizon, a reminder of the islands’ deep connection between myth and landscape...'