To commemorate the tragedy of Norway’s 2011 massacre in which many civilians were killed by a rogue gunman, Jonas Dahlberg will create a unique work of art by slicing through the Utøya island.
Dahlberg will create an 11-foot cut along the headland, separating this part of the island from its “body”. This is a symbol for the loss of life and the wounds of the many people who were affected as their loved ones had passed on.
Titled “Memory Wound”, visitors will walk down a pathway and down a tunnel that will lead to the section that has been cut off. They will be able to view the names of those who lost their lives through a window.
The artist stated that this was done to acknowledge a loss that cannot be replaced, making this work of art incredibly poignant.
What do you think of this artistic tribute?
[via The Verge]