Nattarv (2009)

Have you ever noticed how nature transforms with the light – how colors can shift and shapes come to life in new ways? You’ve now arrived at the sculpture Nattarv, created by Harald Bodøgaard in 2009. Carved from various types of granite, the piece symbolizes the sun, vitality, and the joy of life – but also the end of winter and triumph over death. The flowers within the sculpture carry powerful symbolism: Yellow stands for the sun, joy, and warmth. Red represents blood, life force, and desire. Black symbolizes death, darkness, and sorrow. Placed within the tidal zone, the sculpture is constantly changing. When the sea recedes and the stone dries, the colors brighten. When the waves wash over it, the expression becomes darker, deeper – almost alive. Nattarv was inspired by Knut Hamsun’s novel Victoria and was unveiled in the same year as the opening of the Hamsun Centre.