Creative summer jobs – Aster
The Art Corner Aster is working as part of a creative summer job in Hafnarfjörður this year, drawing from a 1903 painting entitled “The love potion” by Evelyn De Morgan. The aim is to learn from it and use the experience to create their own artwork.
100 Plus – A recreation of classic paintings
The Art Corner Aster is working as part of this year's Creative Summer Jobs scheme in Hafnarfjörður to draw a painting from 1903 entitled “The love potion” after Evelyn De Morgan. Aster says they learn a lot from imitating the artwork of others and aims to create their own piece in the hope that others can draw inspiration from it and benefit from the experience they have gained through the process. Aster uses a pencil and pen to recreate the artworks in their own style.
A light treasure hunt was held on 17th June.
No doubt, passers-by also came across Aster on the national day, when they were roaming the town, drawing stars and thereby inviting people to a light and fun scavenger hunt.
We strongly encourage you to keep a close eye on this young and creative artist, as well as to attend their events. Creative Summer Jobs Harvest Festival at the Innovation Centre by the stream on the 6th of August. All are welcome.
About Creative Summer Jobs 2026
In the summer of 2021, the Municipality of Hafnarfjörður, in collaboration with the town's youth centre, Hamarinn, decided to revive the “Creative Summer Jobs” project, which had been run in the summer of 2017. Individuals and groups aged 18-25 were invited to submit ideas for creative projects in Hafnarfjörður. Selected groups were given the opportunity to work on various creative projects in different areas of the arts, which would also liven up the town's social life and delight tourists and residents in one way or another. The staff of the Creative Summer Jobs, run as part of the Hafnarfjörður Work School, are tasked with bringing the town to life, making it more fun, beautiful and diverse with artistic and creative events. The projects are varied and appeal to different age groups and interests.
This year, there are nine diverse projects operating as part of the Creative Summer Jobs scheme, and they will be presented weekly throughout the summer.