This year’s Globe of Goodwill, Flowers and Love Need Nourishment, by Hildur Hákonardóttir is now available at the museum shop. Each year, the Globe is sold as a limited edition, but in the last few years the Globe has sold out rather quickly, more often than not. All proceeds go to benefit children and young people with disabilities. About this year’s edition, Hildur says:
“The Northen Rock-cress is one of our most common spring flowers. Yet we rarely notice this tiny, white flower which spreads over barren, stony gravel hills, enlivens the land and attracts insects which then help pollinate other flowers that might venture there. In its humbleness, it reminds us that large presents are not needed to make people happy. Smiles and comforting words can bring more joy.
The Northern Rock-cress takes warmth from the sun, water from the skies and minerals from the rocks. Still, it is adorned by highly dissected leaves like the dandelion, the king of the wildflowers, perhaps to remind us that it also has its pride. But love needs nourishment, just like flowers, if it is supposed to thrive. Then, it is often the small things that matter most. The warm touch of a hand, encouraging words of kindness and inspiring helpfulness.”
During her long career, Hildur Hákonardóttir (b. 1938) has addressed contemporary issues, in particular environmental issues and gender politics, using varied media. She studied tapestry at the Icelandic College of Art and Crafts in 1964-68 and Edinburgh College of Art in 1969, and was headmistress of the Icelandic College of Art and Crafts in 1975-78. Hildur has held numerous exhibitions and published diverse books. The retrospective Red Thread at the Reykjavík Art Museum was awarded the Icelandic Art Prize in 2023 and Hildur received The Order of the Falcon in 2024.
The Globe of Goodwill will be sold at the museum shop from December 5th until December 20th, or for as long as it remains in stock.