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Seljavallalaug — The Forgotten Pool

Collected on 5 continents. Featured by ASSOULINE. Signed & framed in London.

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Deep in the valley beneath the Eyjafjallajökull volcano, steam rose from the warm water as the night hung in pale Arctic light. The air was silent except for the trickle of distant waterfalls and the faint echo of wind against the cliffs.

I had been living nearby for months, often coming here alone in the middle of the night. Around 2 a.m., the world felt suspended — no darkness, no sound, only the quiet warmth of the pool and the vastness of the mountains.

There’s something haunting about Seljavallalaug — this forgotten pool built into the raw landscape, holding both history and stillness. It’s a place that feels untouched by time, where the boundary between the human and the natural fades.

Seljavallalaug — The Forgotten Pool embodies the quiet magnetism of Iceland’s wilderness: tranquil, timeless, and endlessly mysterious.

Presentation is part of the story. Each artwork is signed and crafted on museum-grade Hahnemühle Photo Rag for its rich tonal depth and painterly surface. The solid-wood frame adds a sculptural presence — grounding the ethereal with something enduring and real.

Over the years, I’ve learned that Iceland reveals itself not in grand gestures, but in silence — in the pauses between wind and light. My artworks, featured in Assouline’s Iceland Epic, are fragments of that stillness.

Adam Biernat

Meet The Artist

All artworks are created by me — Adam Biernat, an award-winning fine art photographer. I’ve spent the last decade chasing stillness across Iceland’s most remote corners.

ASSOULINE published my work in Iceland Epic — a globally renowned collector’s book.

My work has appeared on the covers of Iceland’s leading magazines (ex. Í boði náttúrunnar, Fæða/Food), on music album covers, and in award-winning exhibitions.

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Authentic. Signed. Collectible.

Each artwork is signed by me, Adam Biernat, and comes with a certificate of authenticity — a true collectible for discerning collectors.

The signature affirms that the piece meets the highest archival and artistic standards.

Museum-Level Detail & Depth

Each piece is printed on archival Hahnemühle Photo Rag — a luxurious, thick, 100% cotton matte paper, prized by galleries and collectors for its softly textured surface and museum-level depth.

Combined with archival 12-color Canon Lucia Pro inks, it captures breathtaking sharpness, rich tones, and natural color that brings the scene to life — whether it's a misty Icelandic fjord or a windswept coastal plain.

The result? Museum-level clarity, subtle gradations, and a sense of presence so real you’ll want to step into the frame.

Framed to Perfection in London

Each piece is framed to order in London using solid wood (black and white frame) or solid pine core with oak veneer (oak frame), glass (small and medium works) or crystal clear 3mm framing-grade acrylic (large and extra large works), and expert craftsmanship.

Your artwork arrives ready to hang, with mounting hardware included and every detail professionally handled.

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Lifetime Fade Warranty

This artwork is crafted to last a lifetime — and beyond.

Printed with archival inks on museum-grade cotton paper, it meets the highest conservation standards.

If your piece ever shows signs of fading
under normal display conditions, I’ll replace it.

Fully Insured Shipping

All artworks ship from London.

Fulfillment & delivery

  • Fulfillment: 5–10 business days
  • Delivery: 1–2 business days after dispatch
  • Total delivery time: 5–10 business days + delivery

Delivery methods (fully insured)

  • Framed artworks: £25 GBP

    Shipped via DHL Express (1–2 business days, charged once per order)

    If your order includes multiple framed artworks, they are shipped in separate packages — to minimise risk and ensure each piece arrives safely.

  • Unframed artworks: £10 GB

    Shipped via Royal Mail 1st Class (1–2 business days, charged once per order)

You’ll receive a shipping confirmation email with tracking details as soon as your artwork leaves the studio.

I’ve delivered over 2,000 artworks across 5 continents — and designed this experience to be seamless, safe, and worry-free.

Every artwork is fully insured and expertly packaged. Damaged shipments almost never occur — but if anything ever arrives in less than perfect condition, I’ll make it right. Just send me photos showing both the damage and packaging, and I’ll handle the rest, including covering return shipping and sending a replacement.

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Sturdy & Eco-Friendly Packaging

Your artwork will arrive in perfect condition, protected by secure, custom packaging designed for fine art. Each piece is expertly packed, fully insured, and handled with great care.

I’ve shipped over 2,000 artworks — and in all that time, damage has been virtually nonexistent. But if anything ever arrives in less than perfect condition, I’ll make it right — personally.

The packaging is eco-friendly too. I care deeply about our fragile planet — and I want the landscapes I photograph to remain as wild and pristine as they are today.

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FRAMING GUIDE

Thoughtfully Framed. Beautifully Finished.

Framed in London Studio

Each artwork is professionally framed in London, where the artwork, glazing, and frame are carefully assembled and finished to ensure a refined, gallery-ready presentation.

The frames themselves are crafted in Germany by Nielsen — a renowned European frame producer known for its precision engineering and exceptional build quality.

This combination of German craftsmanship and London-based finishing results in a frame that feels deliberate, balanced, and beautifully executed.

Real Wood. No Imitations.

All frames are made from real wood — never MDF or imitation materials. The result is a frame that feels solid, natural, and timeless, with subtle grain and character that elevates the artwork rather than distracting from it.

The wood used is FSC®-certified, sourced from responsibly managed forests that meet strict environmental and social standards.

Glass & Acrylic — Chosen by Size

To ensure both clarity and durability, glazing is selected based on artwork size:

Small and medium sizes are framed behind high-quality glass, offering crisp clarity and a classic finish.

Larger sizes are framed behind premium framing acrylic (3mm thick) — lighter, safer, and ideal for substantial works, while preserving excellent visual clarity.

Clean, Modern Presentation (No Mount)

All artworks are framed without a mount, creating a clean, gallery-style, contemporary look that keeps the focus entirely on the image.

A subtle printed border around the artwork provides visual breathing room and balance, resulting in a presentation that feels intentional and modern.

A classic black frame suits almost any interior, while white or oak frames bring a lighter, more contemporary character to a space.

Ready to Hang

Every framed artwork arrives ready to hang, with secure hanging hardware attached to the back of the frame.

No additional preparation needed — just unpack, hang, and enjoy the artwork in your space.

“The frame quality blew me away! Solid, elegant, and beautifully finished.” – Peter F.

Frame finishes

Framed artworks are available within the UK and are carefully prepared to order. Unframed artworks are available worldwide.

Looking for the exact frame dimensions?
Read: In-depth Framing Guide

What Collectors Say

Real homes. Real stillness. Real peace.

These are the moments my collectors share — how the artworks change a room, and how they change the way they feel in it.

  • Nothing else in my home makes me feel like this. Every time I look at it, I'm overcome with a sense of peace and calm.

    Steven, Verified Collector

  • Even online I loved this artwork, but it's so much better than I expected. There's something different about this piece of art in my home. I love sitting in the room where it hangs — it just gives me such a peaceful feeling.

    Emily, Verified Collector

  • I wish I'd gotten it sooner as it looks absolutely incredible in our home. It's brought me a ton of peace since hanging on the wall. Highly recommend!!

    Andreas, Verified Collector

See how my collectors bring calm to their homes

How I created this artwork

For seven months, I lived on a small farm at the foot of the Eyjafjallajökull volcano — the one that stopped air traffic across Europe in 2010. Just a few kilometers away, hidden in a narrow valley, lies Seljavallalaug — a forgotten swimming pool built into the mountainside.

Most visitors came during the day, when the light was harsh and the place filled with footsteps and voices. But I preferred the nights. Iceland sits so close to the Arctic Circle that in midsummer it never truly gets dark — only softer, quieter, pale.

It was around 2 a.m., when the valley lay empty and the mist hung low over the slopes. The air smelled of wet earth and moss, and the water was warm against the cold mountain wind. It was one of those rare Icelandic moments when everything — the sound of the stream, the slow drifting fog, the faint reflections on the pool — felt perfectly balanced.

I remember standing there for a long time before even reaching for the camera. The silence was almost hypnotic, broken only by the faint rush of water flowing down from the glacier. When I finally pressed the shutter, it wasn’t just to capture the view — it was to hold onto that stillness, that feeling of being completely alone yet entirely connected to the land around me.

To me, Seljavallalaug is more than a place. It’s a symbol of what I love most about Iceland — its mix of human presence and vast, untamed nature. The warmth of the water, the cold of the air, the solitude, the serenity — all coexisting in quiet harmony.

— Adam Biernat

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Authentic. Signed. Collectible.

Each artwork is signed by Adam Biernat and includes a certificate of authenticity — a true collectible for discerning collectors.

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Museum-Level Detail & Depth.

Printed with breathtaking sharpness and tonal richness on archival Hahnemühle cotton paper — to immerse you in the moment it was captured.

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Framed to Perfection in London

Solid wood frames. Every piece is framed by hand in London for lasting impact.

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Lifetime Fade Warranty

Crafted to last a lifetime — and beyond. If your artwork ever shows signs of fading, I’ll replace it.