Scenic view and Reflection - Oslo Opera - stained glass artwork

Echoes of Elegance & Urban Transformation: Stained Glass Art „Scenic View and Reflection – Oslo Opera“

 

A Vision of Modern Oslo: Your Illuminated Stained Glass Masterpiece

Immerse yourself in the dynamic spirit of Norway’s capital with „Scenic View and Reflection – Oslo Opera.“ This captivating Tiffany glass artwork beautifully renders the iconic Oslo Opera House, weaving together architectural brilliance, stunning reflections, and a thoughtful commentary on urban development and societal shifts.

Exceptional Feature: Integrated LED Illumination

This piece is not just a stunning wall hanging; it is also a beautiful light source!

A slim LED light strip has been expertly installed within the frame, complete with its own switch and power cord for easy plug-in use. When illuminated from behind, the light dramatically enhances the artwork:

It brings the diverse textures and colours of the stained glass panels to life in an entirely new way.

It emphasizes the depth and sparkle of the mirror glass sections.

The piece transforms into an atmospheric backlit artwork and a unique source of accent lighting for any room.

The Frame: A Window to the Past

This extraordinary piece is cradled within a frame that tells its own story: an old cellar window carefully salvaged from my over 100-year-old house.

This vintage frame has been meticulously transformed:

The original, worn paint was thoroughly sanded down.

The wood was then white-stained to preserve its character while giving it a fresh, Scandinavian aesthetic.

A robust steel cable has been fitted on the back, ensuring secure display and some more things.

This particular frame presented a single, undivided glass area, perfectly suited for the expansive view of the Opera.

The Opera: A Symphony of Glass and Reflection

The central stained glass artwork depicts the magnificent Oslo Opera House.

Its distinctive window facades are interpreted using various mirror glass elements, creating captivating reflections that mimic the building's interaction with the surrounding light and water of the Oslo Fjord.

In the bottom right, the famous "little iceberg" art installation, which is installed in the Fjord in front of the Opera, is reimagined using rose-coloured antique mirror glass. This choice isn't just for its aesthetic beauty, reminiscent of sunset hues on the water. It also subtly introduces the concept of idealized harmony (the "rosy picture"), only to gently challenge it.

Architectural Marvel & Urban Discontent

The Oslo Opera House is undeniably a fantastic architectural landmark, beloved for its stunning design, superb acoustics, and its accessible rooftop that offers panoramic views of Oslo and the Fjord.

However, the Opera also stands as a symbol—the dramatic starting point of the transformation of Oslo's old harbour area. It heralded the new "Barcode" district and is part of ongoing, extensive urban redevelopment, which, while addressing the critical need for housing, has sparked significant public debate and discontent regarding gentrification and the creation of housing primarily for the wealthy.

This Art Glass Piece is thus a nuanced exploration of modern urbanism – celebrating the beauty and innovation of the Opera while gently prompting reflection on the complex social and economic consequences of such large-scale development.

 

The glass art is made out of 56 glass pieces.

No.: 121

Size:

window itself: 31,5x63,5x5,0 cm (h/w/d)

glass panels: 25,0x55,5 cm

Weight: 3412g

The glass artwork comes with a "Certificate of Authenticity".

 

The price includes the Art Tax of 5% to Kunstavgiften.

For more information visit: www.kunstavgiften.no

 

Pictures will give you an impression of colour and structure, but it will never look like the original art. Each glass is different in colour and structure which isn´t possible to capture in a picture. Glass in kind is always different to a picture. Coloration and reflections are dependent on many factors like time of the day, lighting conditions and so on.

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