Stjerner som fisker i himmelen (2022)

This sculpture, Stars Fishing in the Sky, by Harald Bodøgaard, was installed in 2002. Here, the artist plays with both materials and symbolism. Made from welded steel with elements of polished granite, the work contrasts hardness with softness – the industrial with the natural. Material exploration is a hallmark of Bodøgaard’s art. He often combines raw materials to create pieces that balance between the abstract and the concrete. Educated at the National Academy of Fine Arts in Oslo, he has enjoyed a long career with exhibitions and study trips that have shaped his artistic expression. This sculpture invites interpretation. Are the stars fishing for us – or are we casting our dreams into the night sky, hoping to catch something greater?