Askur Yggdrasils

Standing outside the Suðurnes Hospital is Askur Yggdrasils, a sculpture made by Erlingur Jónsson. Askur Yggdrasil serves as a symbol of the Tree of Life, and is from Norse Mythology. The tree is adorned with a pair of thrushes patiently waiting for the five eggs nestled in the tree's nests to hatch. This artwork holds great significance for the hospital as it symbolizes the cycle of life where all individuals are equal and life begins and ends. The sculpture was a gift from the Industrial Association of Suðurnes to the hospital on the organisation's 50th anniversary in 2004. This work of art was given in memory of all tradesmen who have passed away and as a reminder of the important role tradesmen play in society.

The artist Erlingur Jónsson was born in Móakoti on Vatnleysuströnd in 1920, and he passed away in Reykjanesbær in 2022. Erlingur was an artist who created numerous sculptures found in Reykjanesbær and other places. Erlingur was a crafts teacher in Keflavík for a long time, and later he went to Norway to continue his arts education and later worked as an art teacher.

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