Aurelia (2015)
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Have you ever seen a jellyfish drift through the water – almost weightless, translucent, and hypnotic in its movements? In front of you stands Aurelia, a sculpture created by Harald Bodøgaard in 2015. Its name comes from the Latin word for the moon jellyfish – a creature that has fascinated the artist for years. But unlike the fragile jellyfish of the sea, Aurelia is carved from solid Lødingen granite. The sculpture was donated to the Art Park by Kirsti Kalstad when she concluded her time as a gallery owner and sold Tranøy Gallery. It is placed near the driveway of her childhood home, directly across from the gallery – a vital artistic meeting point in the area. Tranøy Gallery, which will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2025, has been key in shaping Tranøy as a village of art. If you stand here long enough, can you imagine Aurelia drifting through the wild sea beyond the Art Park?