Pige i forårsskov – wall piece – Vibeke Olris (VO)
- The Year In Cross Stitch 1991
- Motif: Spring landscape with a girl standing on a light forest floor among slender tree trunks
- Size: 21 × 21 cm
- Thread: Danish Flower Thread
- Fabric: Haandarbejdets Fremme (HF) linen 10B (natural white)
- Designer: Vibeke Olris (VO)
Pige i forårsskov – wall piece – Vibeke Olris (VO)
The Year In Cross Stitch 1991
"Girl in a Spring Forest" is an atmospheric wall piece in which Vibeke Olris depicts the quiet awakening of spring. The motif shows a girl placed at the heart of the forest. She stands on the light forest floor, with trees rising around her. The mood is calm and contemplative.
The composition is built in clear planes. The foreground consists of a green forest floor dotted with scattered light spots, suggesting flowers and new life. The middle ground gathers the focus around the girl. The background is formed by tall, slender trunks that create rhythm and depth.
The colours are subdued and natural. Green and golden tones dominate the surface, and the warm hues underline the feeling of spring. The girl’s clothing provides a gentle focal point. Danish Flower Thread offers fine transitions and a matte surface, while the linen from Haandarbejdets Fremme supports the light, natural expression.
As a wall piece, the design works as a calm, narrative element in a room. It is well suited to both private homes and quieter environments, inviting reflection and immersion. The format makes it easy to place on its own or together with other works in the series.
For retailers, Girl in a Spring Forest is a distinctive design with broad appeal. As part of Cross Stitch of the Year 91, it holds particular historical and collector value. It represents Haandarbejdets Fremme’s tradition of narrative embroidery with high quality and strong atmosphere.
