Some of my favorite artworks are the sculptures by Gustav Vigeland in Frogner Park in Oslo, Norway (Kirkevelen, Middelthuns Gate, 0268 Oslo — admission free).
My introduction to this magnificent display occurred while on an American Express tour of Scandinavia in 1975. During subsequent visits, my fascination with Vigeland’s artwork has increased.
The sculptures represent the life cycle, starting with birth and ending with death. One should begin on the left-hand side of the series and proceed in a clockwise manner.
My mother, who visited the park with a friend, did not take a liking to the sculptures. The difficulty of appreciating work done in granite is understandable. In my opinion, however, there is a sense of warmth that emanates from these pieces, in particular those that depict family life.
ROBERT SIEBERT
Jamaica, NY
