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THE SCENE IS SET-PUBLIC ART HELSINGØR 2018

 

TRACING A RED THREAD THROUGH TIME IN HELSINGØR

Through an open call by the Danish Art Council, this public art installation
created a red narrative that wove through the city of Helsingør and its
cultural center, Toldkammeret. Comprising four interconnected parts,
the installation sought to bridge the past with the present, linking the former
Customs Chamber with its historical roots in Øresund, the heart of Helsingør’s
maritime heritage. It also connected this legacy to the modern cultural landscape,
where the space now thrives as a hub for contemporary creativity and activity.

THE RED THREAD REFERING TO ROYAL DANISH CUSTOM HOUSE

The vibrant red thread echoed the deep Oldenburg red of the Royal Danish
Customs House sign, a symbol still hanging at the entrance of the
historic chamber. This color, chosen for its historical significance, serves as a
visual anchor—reminding us of the past while guiding us forward into
Helsingør’s unfolding cultural story.

SUPPORTED BY

Supported by DANISH ART COUNCIL VISUAL ARTS and
TOLDKAMMERET, CULTURE HOUSE, HELSINGØR.
See “VORES KUNST”, 
See Danish article at; I DO ART, 
See Sketch Proposal HERE
See pressannouncement

Tollchamber sign inspiration- Urban art in Helsingør—A red thread weaving through Toldkammeret, linking maritime past to present.   Sketchproposal 1 - Urban art in Helsingør—A red thread weaving through Toldkammeret, linking maritime past to present.     Sketchproposal 2 - Urban art in Helsingør—A red thread weaving through Toldkammeret, linking maritime past to present.

The red Royal Danish Customs House sign and pages from the sketchproposal – renderings Anja.

Urban art in Helsingør—A red thread weaving through Toldkammeret, linking maritime past to present - Harbor element 1

Urban art in Helsingør—A red thread weaving through Toldkammeret, linking maritime past to present -Harbor element 1A      Urban art in Helsingør—A red thread weaving through Toldkammeret, linking maritime past to present - harbor 1B

Urban art in Helsingør—A red thread weaving through Toldkammeret, linking maritime past to present - harbor 1C    Urban art in Helsingør—A red thread weaving through Toldkammeret, linking maritime past to present - harbor 1D

The red thread element no. 1 at the harbor in front of the Tollchamber and trainstation.

Urban art in Helsingør—A red thread weaving through Toldkammeret, linking maritime past to present - Entrance element 2

Urban art in Helsingør—A red thread weaving through Toldkammeret, linking maritime past to present - Entrance element 2A

Urban art in Helsingør—A red thread weaving through Toldkammeret, linking maritime past to present - Entrance element 2B      Urban art in Helsingør—A red thread weaving through Toldkammeret, linking maritime past to present - Entrance element 2C

The red thread elements 2 at the entranc earea of the tollchamber

Urban art in Helsingør—A red thread weaving through Toldkammeret, linking maritime past to present - Courtyard element 3

Urban art in Helsingør—A red thread weaving through Toldkammeret, linking maritime past to present - Courtyard element 3A

Urban art in Helsingør—A red thread weaving through Toldkammeret, linking maritime past to present - Courtyard element 3B    Urban art in Helsingør—A red thread weaving through Toldkammeret, linking maritime past to present - Courtyard element 3C

The read thread continuing with element 3 in the courtyard of the Tollchamber.

Urban art in Helsingør—A red thread weaving through Toldkammeret, linking maritime past to present - Town elements 4      Urban art in Helsingør—A red thread weaving through Toldkammeret, linking maritime past to present - Town elements 4A

Urban art in Helsingør—A red thread weaving through Toldkammeret, linking maritime past to present - Town elements 4B

Urban art in Helsingør—A red thread weaving through Toldkammeret, linking maritime past to present - Town elements 4C     Urban art in Helsingør—A red thread weaving through Toldkammeret, linking maritime past to present - Town elements 4D
The red thread elements 4 connecting to the old town – the entrance from the town.

 

ALL photos above ; Photographer Ole Akhøj, Maja Bache and Anja.

Urban art in Helsingør—A red thread weaving through Toldkammeret, linking maritime past to present - Performance 1
I did an absurd performance, questioning what is art, love, culture and life. Photo Maja Bache. 


Urban art in Helsingør—A red thread weaving through Toldkammeret, linking maritime past to present - Video 1
WHAT IS LOVE – FROM VIDEO 1 – 

Urban art in Helsingør—A red thread weaving through Toldkammeret, linking maritime past to present - Video 2
WHAT IS CULTURE – FROM VIDEO 2 

Urban art in Helsingør—A red thread weaving through Toldkammeret, linking maritime past to present - Video 3
WHAT IS ART – FROM VIDEO 3 

Urban art in Helsingør—A red thread weaving through Toldkammeret, linking maritime past to present - Video 4
WHAT IS LIFE – FROM VIDEO 4 

Urban art in Helsingør—A red thread weaving through Toldkammeret, linking maritime past to present - Process 1     Urban art in Helsingør—A red thread weaving through Toldkammeret, linking maritime past to present - Process 2

Urban art in Helsingør—A red thread weaving through Toldkammeret, linking maritime past to present - Process 3

Urban art in Helsingør—A red thread weaving through Toldkammeret, linking maritime past to present - Process 4      Urban art in Helsingør—A red thread weaving through Toldkammeret, linking maritime past to present - Process 5

The carpenter Sine Pejs helped my mounting the urban art.  

 

Urban art in Helsingør—A red thread weaving through Toldkammeret, linking maritime past to present – In studio 1     Urban art in Helsingør—A red thread weaving through Toldkammeret, linking maritime past to present – In studio

Urban art in Helsingør—A red thread weaving through Toldkammeret, linking maritime past to present – In studio 3

In my studio, rethinking the ground plans meant for the entrance walls—only to learn no screws
were allowed in the historic Tollchamber. Instead, they now rest uncomfortably on the floor, a
silent play of stenography. Photos: Anja

 

Urban art in Helsingør—A red thread weaving through Toldkammeret, linking maritime past to present – In studio 4       

Urban art in Helsingør—A red thread weaving through Toldkammeret, linking maritime past to present – In studio 6      Urban art in Helsingør—A red thread weaving through Toldkammeret, linking maritime past to present – In studio 7

Urban art in Helsingør—A red thread weaving through Toldkammeret, linking maritime past to present – In studio 8     Urban art in Helsingør—A red thread weaving through Toldkammeret, linking maritime past to present – In studio 9

Urban art in Helsingør—A red thread weaving through Toldkammeret, linking maritime past to present – In studio 10

Photos from studio; Maja Bache, Ole Akhøj and Anja Bache.
Firms and institutions related to this project;

The Culture House Helsingør
The Danish Art Council of Fine Arts, Visual Arts
Photograph Ole Akhøj
Fantom Film
Wouters Textiles
Johannes Fog
Light In the Box
Linoliebutikken
Danmarks Tekniske Universitet
Sine Pejs
Martin Dandanell
VistaPrint
Krydsfinerhandlen
Cutlab
Trine Lægdmann
Århus Possementsfabrik