NAMSENFUGLEN (The Namsen Bird)
2024
2024
Namsos municipality / Høknes barnehage. Public art project for Høknes kindergarten in collaboration with Mesén
Fiction and sculpture, (approx. 220 x 90 x 80 cm)
Silicate paint, recycled reinforcement and Dare2C concrete (Sintef) produced in collaboration with Overhalla Betong
Silicate paint, recycled reinforcement and Dare2C concrete (Sintef) produced in collaboration with Overhalla Betong
In ancient times, two birds met in a place now known as Namdalen. The area was desolate, green, and untouched, with rich soil. The birds quickly realized they enjoyed each other's company and soon became a pair. Thriving together, they decided to settle down. The place was beautiful, with many tasks to undertake. They cared for nature, planted trees and flowers, and tended to the valley.
At that time, the birds were very large, likely over three meters from beak to tail feathers. One day, one of the birds flew eastward to search for foreign seeds, hoping to create a habitat for more animals and creatures. The other Namsen bird remained in the valley, continuing the work alone. Days passed, and years went by. The bird gathered twigs and branches, beginning to build a home for the future...