Þórdís Adalsteinsdóttir is known for a distinctive and often surreal visual language, where she juxtaposes coded social criticism and personal symbols. Relationships are a prominent theme, often in the context of the more-than-human. Their nature ranges from the uncanny to the caring, and their absurdity is often highlighted by the inversion of traditional roles, strange proportions, and unusual combinations. Unpredictability is a characteristic of complex ecological and social systems and also a key element in Þórdís's paintings.
