Grenseland (2007)

You’ve now arrived at Grenseland. or Borderland, a sculpture by Linn Kalseth, installed in 2007. Made of glass – an unusual material for a sculpture – it creates a fascinating contrast: heavy and solid, yet fragile and translucent. The light constantly changes its expression. Depending on how the sun or clouds reflect on the surface, you may notice new details each time you look. Kalseth studied art in Denmark and Scotland, and has made her mark on the Norwegian art scene – including exhibitions at the Festspillene in Harstad. Her works are displayed in galleries across the country. Borderland is placed just below Saint Dorothea’s Chapel, which was consecrated by Bishop Øystein I. Larsen. The chapel is dedicated to weddings, young children, and ceremonial gatherings – moments in life when we stand at the threshold between past and future, between something old and something new.