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As part of Mega Art Zealand, artist Peter Skensved has transformed a 34x19m silo into a breathtaking tribute to King Harald Bluetooth, who ruled Denmark over a thousand years ago. Inspired by archaeological research and a healthy dose of artistic vision, the mural features symbols like the Jelling Stone, Trelleborg, and a map of Harald’s vast kingdom—all wrapped in the dramatic presence of a Viking king surveying his lands.

From a hundred meters away, it’s a monument. Up close, it’s a journey into the past.

The work is artist Peter Skensved's interpretation of King Harald Bluetooth, who ruled Denmark from about 958 to 987. King Harald Bluetooth's appearance and the work's visual expression are based on historical material, words from leading researchers and a portion of artistic freedom.

The work incorporates a number of symbols of King Harald Bluetooth: Trelleborg is the symbol of his construction work, a map shows his entire kingdom, while the Jelling Stone is the symbol of his change of religion. The two ravens tell the story of this change, which in reality probably did not happen overnight.

"I would like to portray him as a stately Viking looking out over his kingdom. I want to stick to the many historical inputs and at the same time try to create a contemporary painting." Peter Skensved, artist.

Painted with durable Nordsjö facade paints and buffeted by wind high above Korsør’s harbor, this piece is not just seen—it’s felt.<

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