By Emma Collins
Published November 2, 2019
For three nights the harbourside of the city is bathed in light.
The inaugural edition of Fjord Oslo, the free outdoor contemporary art festival devoted to light, unfolds in the heart of the city each evening November 1 – 3, 2019.
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Seven artists, hailing from all over the world, have gathered in the Norwegian capital to present immersive, large-scale public installations that explore the power of light as an art medium.
The artists transform the capital’s Harbour Promenade into an expansive outdoor exhibition, where the people of the city come together to enjoy contemporary art in an inclusive and welcoming environment.
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Ranging from visual poetry about a love affair with the moon to an exploration of the four elements of nature, the seven
installations – two of which are world premieres – all explore ideas about nature and our environment, from the macro to the micro,
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It is a hugely varied – and, frankly, stunning – programme, and an excellent example of the myriad ways in which contemporary artists are exploiting and exploring the power of light, multimedia and audiovisual technology to create beauty and meaning.
Packed with technical innovation and conceptual rigour, the aim of the festival is to encourage contemplation without demanding prior knowledge.
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Anastasia Isachsen, the artistic director of the three-day event, has commissioned an international
line-up of talent whose works include audiovisual technology, multimedia, interactive sculpture, electronic soundscapes and touchscreens.
