15000 copper coins, imbedded in cement following the naked rock face of this little island in Bømlo.
It looks kind of grey now, but that´s only because it´s oxidizing, gradually turning turquiose. If you don´t know what I´m talking about, click HERE.
The official opening started with a lecture about tzar Peter the great, Cornelius Cruys and Kjøpholmen, by professor Torgrim Titlestad. (Wanna know more? Click HERE) Afterwards we all got on a big boat, and headed out to the island, to be able to see it up close.
Of course any real art-opening with respect for itself should include a little culture. So Lars sang a traditional Russian song (in Russian) with help from Jan Ove on guitar.
Anita had even made Cruys-cookies for the occasion. She´s the best cook in Bømlo, so she decided to just invent a completely new cookie! They include blueberries (which there are a lot of on Kjøpholmen, honey from Goddo (Bømlo) and another kind of berries that actually were good against malnutrition for sailors… I´m sure Cruys would have liked them. I know I do!
Along the main road you can have a pit-stop, and rest on the bench overlooking the island. The info-board is in place, alongside the mail-box with the guest-book and the binoculars.
Lars, me, Anita (the trio who´s worked with the project) with Torgrim and Trine (he leader of the art-group)
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Strange to think this was just earlier today…! I had such a nice time this weekend Janne, thank you!
How wonderful to be part of a ‘teaching’ art project that will get better every year!