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Who will recieve the trophy? All skippers that return to Bilbao next spring after having completed the race will receive the unique trophy – a trophy that tells the story of one man’s battle against the elements and celebrates the beauty of the race. In the days leading up to the VELUX 5 Oceans race start in Bilbao on 22 October, the trophy will be exhibited at the Getxo harbour front in Bilbao.
Who has created the trophy? Bettina Schori - A Danish artist has created a unique glass trophy for VELUX 5 Oceans. The trophy tells the story of “The Ultimate Solo Challenge”.
Bettina Schori is a versatile artist and designer. She works with and combines many different materials, and she has created such different pieces as snow sculptures, lamps and a glass forest. She received the prestigious Danish Arts and Crafts award in 2000 for her design of glass dishes.
What has inspired the artist? The beauty of boats. Bettina Schori is no stranger to boats. For many years she has used the boat shape as inspiration in her designs before she accepted the assignment to create the VELUX 5 Oceans trophy. The aesthetics of the glass combined with the shape of the boat express qualities such as simplicity, transparency, light, and air - concepts that are complementary to the VELUX values of daylight and fresh air.
Which materials is the trophy shaped in? - I am fascinated by glass as a material, the endless possibilities of working with it, and the expressions it holds. The special thing about window glass is that it has a fantastic green flicker because of its content of iron. You can work with the green shade in different ways depending on how you work, cut, and shape the glass and the other material you combine it with – in this case copper, Bettina Schori explains.
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