Hamnars hjärta

Public commission in connection to 400th anniversary celebration Norrtälje, 2022

The light sculpture Hamnars Hjärta is designed in the form of two knotted ropes in the shape of a heart and stacked on top of each other in a charming shape, which also symbolizes the knots that used in shipping to dock at ports.

The important part of the artwork is to combine the city's history and its strong connections to the water, shipping and the Vikings.

At the same time, this sculpture is also the symbol of the word "Mehr" (or "Mithras") which means god of the sun, but also friendship, kindness and love.

Mehr is a very old Persian word that has various meanings. Two of its most important meanings go back to the history of Mithraism in Persian and in the world.

Mithraism is one of the oldest rituals in the world and was developed in Iran around 3000 BC. Mithraism, the worship of Mehr, was also of central importance in it Roman Empire in the fourth century, when the sun god Mehr was honored as a patron by the emperor.

Another reason for choosing this name and concept for the sculpture is the celebration 400th anniversary the city of Norrtälje. My ambition is that with this sculpture, this concept and this title, pay tribute to this beautiful and historic city that should be protected by the god of love, friendship and goodness.

The size of the sculpture is as follows:

Length: 1802 mm Width: 2000 mm Height: 850 mm