Þórarinn Torfi Finnbogason

About Þórarinn Torfi

Þórarinn Torfi Finnbogason (born October 12, 1976) is an Icelandic musician, teacher, and artist. He grew up in West Iceland, moved to Akureyri, then to Norway, back to Akureyri, and finally returned to West Iceland. He currently resides in Hvanneyri, Borgarfjörður.

Education and Career

Þórarinn studied mechanical engineering at Slippstöðin in Akureyri and house painting under his father-in-law. He is a certified machinist, master painter, and teacher. He currently works as a woodworking teacher in an elementary school.

He has worked in various fields, including mentoring in painting and carpentry. Additionally, he has been active in music and artistic creation throughout his career.

Music

Þórarinn has been a part of the Icelandic music scene for decades, playing in several forgetable bands such as Happaþrennan, PLP, Siggi Blómkvist and the Purple Gang, Tapulrasa and more. He is now working on his own music project, which he calls Torfevas—an anagram of the names Eva and Torfi.

His music is available on:

Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/0XBartTCLbhKPDOZsOgwG1?si=gbshryRSRZyV7nA-SPpxbw

SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/user-695489935-926046723

Bandcamphttps: https://torfevas.bandcamp.com/

Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/artist/torfevas/1735625265

Tidal https://listen.tidal.com/artist/46357451

Media Coverage

Þórarinn has been featured in various media outlets for exaple:

DV - Sköpunarkrafturinn sér engin takmörk.https://www.dv.is/fokus/2024/03/25/skopunarkrafturinn-ser-engin-takmork/

Flame.is - Torfevas: Solid State. https://www.flame.is/post/torfevas-solid-state

Vísir - Neikvæð samskipti barna og ungmenna á samfélagsmiðlum. https://www.visir.is/g/20242626356d/neikvaed-samskipti-barna-og-ungmenna-a-samfelagsmidlunum

Morgunblaðið - Ljóð og tónlist á Kakóbarnum https://www.mbl.is/greinasafn/innskraning/?redirect=%2Fgreinasafn%2Fgrein%2F430762%2F%3Ft%3D976461577&page_name=article&grein_id=430762

Morgunblaðið - Ljóðalestur í Deiglunni. https://www.mbl.is/greinasafn/innskraning/?grein_id=340367&page_name=article&redirect=%2Fgreinasafn%2Fgrein%2F340367%2F%3Ft%3D536832269&utm_source=chatgpt.com

Tímarit.is - Ljóðalestur í Deiglunni. https://timarit.is/page/1882189#page/n11/mode/2up

Social Media

Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/p/%C3%9E%C3%B3rarinn-Torfi-Finnbogason-100000260916092/?locale=fo_FO

YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UChoY-lczm2aPhO97ZV4GmMw.

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/torfevas_/

Language Skills

Þórarinn has strong proficiency in Icelandic and English. He lived in Norway for almost two years and speaks Norwegian well, though he is less confident in writing. He can also order a beer in Spanish and manage simple conversations.

Are there Skills

He has an intermediate level of general computer use and software knowledge but stays informed about technological developments and is not afraid to experiment. He has basic knowledge of sound systems and computer connections. He plays guitar and has a fundamental understanding of other instruments such as bass, percussion, and vocals.

Personal Traits

He is creative, imaginative, and enthusiastic. He has a strong interest in student motivation and guided learning in education. He is a critical thinker, open-minded, and has excellent interpersonal skills. He is experienced in public speaking and event management.

Family and Interests

Þórarinn is married to Eva Símonardóttir and has two children, Alma Hlín and Símon Bogi. He lives in Hvanneyri, Borgarfjörður. He is passionate about music, poetry, and creative projects, as well as horseback riding, outdoor activities, and fitness. He values his family deeply and prioritizes their well-being.