Juni – wall piece – Ole Kortzau (OK)
- Motif: Wild flowers and marram grass growing in the sand, with a view of the sea in the background. The blue horizontal lines mark the calm surface of the water, and the red pavilion stands as a small coastal feature above the dunes.
- Size: 30 × 30 cm
- Thread: Danish Flower Thread
- Fabric: Haandarbejdets Fremme (HF) – Linen 12B
- Designer: Ole Kortzau
Juni – wall piece – Ole Kortzau (OK)
Love for Denmark
Cross Stitch of the Year 1990
June – wall piece – Ole Kortzau (OK) is an embroidery in which the lightness and brightness of summer unfold within an open coastal landscape. In the foreground, a dense meadow grows with red, yellow and blue wildflowers. Slender grasses and leaves create a lively vertical rhythm, while the colours appear like small flashes of light within the green.
At the centre of the motif stands a small red bathing house on the slope. Its simple architectural form contrasts clearly with the organic vegetation. The green roof and open arches give the design character and calm. Behind it, the sea stretches out in horizontal blue lines, creating depth and perspective. The sky lies bright and open above the horizon.
The composition balances density and openness. The blooming meadow fills the lower part of the surface, while the calm lines of the sea provide counterbalance. The red house functions as a unifying focal point. Danish Flower Thread gives the embroidery colour saturation and clarity, and linen 12B from Haandarbejdets Fremme adds texture and supports the precision of the details.
As part of the series depicting the months of the year, this wall piece expresses the warmth of June and the distinctive atmosphere of the coast. The embroidery is rooted in the tradition of Haandarbejdets Fremme, with its focus on nature motifs and strong composition. Within a retail assortment, the design offers a recognisable summer motif with broad appeal, addressing customers who seek embroidery with light, landscape depth and a clear Danish character.
