There are few things in life like fire, which has historically served as a social nexus and center for rites and celebrations. We named our project BONFIRE to reflect the power of this elemental force in bringing people together and providing a comforting space.
Regardless of cultural background, campfires have always been a place for paths to meet, offering a warm and sacred moment for family, friends, or strangers to gather, contemplate the flames, feel the magic, and share words and hopes.

We are Pat Lemos (Spain) and Lukas Lehmann (Germany), visual artists based in Iceland and members of the artist duo LEMOS + LEHMANN. Our process-led practice moves between spirituality, ecology, and culture, drawing from fieldwork and situated creation.
For over a decade, we have been and continue to be actively engaged in international exhibitions across museums, galleries, art fairs, and off spaces.

Driven by our passion for collective engagement and creative exchange, we have conducted and participated in artist residencies and cultural initiatives worldwide. Our extensive experience as art facilitators and mediators in multiple educational settings, from the European Erasmus + program till the refugee camps in Sahara, enables us to accompany and sustain individuals and groups with sensitivity, helping to inhabit and elevate their artistic practices.

BONFIRE embodies our ongoing commitment to fostering meaningful dialogue and encounters. It is a space where we aim to share insights and tools gained from over fifteen years in the art and cultural field, offering participants the chance to access this knowledge within a vibrant and curated environment.

BONFIRE invites you to explore new forms of communication, inspiration, and coexistence.