LIGHTHOPE
Hanne G and Rasmus Bækkel Fex, created together with 987 citizens from all over Denmark the work LIGHTHOPE during the lockdown of Denmark due to the covid-19 crisis.
The work is a monument to hope and community in a difficult time.
The idea for LIGHTHOPE was born from the idea of contributing positively to the corona crisis with what the museum stands for – creativity, perceptions and communities based on art and design. Therefore, we contacted Rasmus Bækkel Fex and Hanne G with the aim of creating a work that could be created during the corona crisis
From the launch of the project on 1 April 2020 to Trapholt’s reopening in May 2020, citizens from all over Denmark have handed in 1629 crocheted light bulbs at Trapholt and at the 27 drop-off points across Denmark. On the project’s Facebook page, thousands of members participated with pictures, thoughts and ideas. During the period, participants could follow the installation of the work and participate in virtual events and crochet clubs where they could meet each other and the artists.
When the work was completed, Trapholt invited to a virtual opening, where Museum Director Karen Grøn took the guests down the 50-metre-long art installation, held artist talks with textile artist Hanne G and designer Rasmus Bækkel Fex and introduced the work and the participants involved.
