August – wall piece – Ole Kortzau (OK)
- Motif: Late-summer scene with red and yellow deck chairs, dune vegetation and a wide blue sky
- Size: 30 × 30 cm
- Thread: Danish Flower Thread
- Fabric: Haandarbejdets Fremme (HF) – Linen 12B
- Designer: Ole Kortzau
August – wall piece – Ole Kortzau (OK)
Love for Denmark
Cross Stitch of the Year 1990
August – wall piece – Ole Kortzau (OK) is an embroidery in which the calm and warm light of late summer emerge in a simple and atmospheric motif. Two red deck chairs with yellow edges stand side by side in the sand. They form a clear graphic element in the lower part of the composition and evoke quiet days by the coast.
To the right, green dune vegetation grows with long, flowing grasses. The organic lines create movement and contrast with the vertical stripes of the chairs. Above the scene, the sky stretches out in blue horizontal stitches that provide depth and openness. A small red sun or ball hovers in the composition, adding a subtle focal point of colour.
The composition is simple and well balanced. The open space around the chairs creates calm, while the horizontal lines of the sky reinforce the stillness of summer. The colours are clear and pure. Danish Flower Thread gives the embroidery intensity and durability, and linen 12B from Haandarbejdets Fremme adds texture and emphasises the textile quality.
This wall piece forms part of the series depicting the months of the year and conveys the reflective mood of August. The embroidery is rooted in the tradition of Haandarbejdets Fremme, with its focus on nature and coastal motifs, clear composition and strong colour expression. Within a retail assortment, the design offers a summer motif with broad appeal to customers seeking embroidery with Danish coastal atmosphere and graphic clarity.
