I think this sculpture has been created as part of the Bybanen Project (tram way), which will eventually link Flesland airport to Bergen town centre. So far the tram goes from Bergen centre to Nesttun, which is about half way!
Anyway, this new piece of sculpture is still quite shiny, whether it will remain so throughout the winter, or whether it will gradualy tarnish and dim, remains to be seen! I intend to take photos every now and then to see if it does fade. At the moment it reminds me of a glacier!
The tramway project has led to some interesting artworks being put up along the route, in particular a huge rabbit beside a lake - it looks as though it has just walked off a nursery wall - very rounded and baby like (odd and slightly freaky too!). Artwork has also been commissioned for some of the tunnels. Simple neon tubular lights are positioned in varying colours and geometric linear shapes, which you pick up on as you go past. It really does help to break the monotony of riding through a long tunnel.
By next spring the tram should be two thirds of the way to the airport, with the final stretch being finalised 2015 if finances hold! It will be a quick and easy way to get into town from Flesland airport but I wonder how much they will charge for that journey?
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