Marts – wall piece – Ole Kortzau (OK)
- Motif: Red and white striped circus tent on a green meadow beneath a light sky, with a blooming spring flower bed in the foreground
- Size: 30 × 30 cm
- Thread: Danish Flower Thread
- Fabric: Haandarbejdets Fremme (HF) – Linen 12B
- Designer: Ole Kortzau
Marts – wall piece – Ole Kortzau (OK)
Love for Denmark
Cross Stitch of the Year 1990
March – wall piece – Ole Kortzau (OK) is an embroidery in which the energy and anticipation of spring are gathered into a striking motif. At the centre of a green meadow rises a red and white striped circus tent. The form is simple and graphic. The vertical stripes create rhythm and movement, while the triangular top and small flag add character.
At the front of the tent, the entrance is visible. A pair of boots placed in the opening suggests life and activity. At the bottom of the composition, a blooming flower bed spreads in warm yellow and red tones. The flowers form a saturated base that contrasts with the cool, light sky. Fine horizontal clouds emphasise the changeable weather of the season.
The composition is divided into clear bands. The green meadow creates calm around the tent, while the lines of the sky provide openness. The colours are clean and precise. The red tent stands boldly against the blue and green landscape. Danish Flower Thread adds depth and intensity, while the fine linen 12B from Haandarbejdets Fremme gives the embroidery a natural and lively texture.
This wall piece is part of the series depicting the months of the year and clearly reflects the design language of Haandarbejdets Fremme. The embroidery combines narrative content with graphic clarity. Within a retail assortment, the design adds variation and a playful dimension, appealing to customers seeking embroidery with a storytelling motif, strong colour expression and roots in Danish design tradition.
