Amphitrite, the wave and the sea birds

Amphitrite, the wave and the sea birds is a stainless steel sculpture in Porsgrunn showing a female figure with two seabirds gliding above a large geometric wave, reaching about 4 meters in height. The work stands along Strandpromenaden, a riverwalk on the eastern bank of Porsgrunn River.

The sculpture came from a municipal competition in 1977, where designer Jørleif Uthaug's work was selected for placement at Nordentorget square. The project aimed to create a focal point for the city's public space.

The sculpture represents the sea goddess from Greek mythology through a contemporary Nordic interpretation. Visitors encounter how ancient stories remain present in modern public art.

The sculpture is easily accessible from the public path and located in an active area where pedestrians discover it while strolling along the river. Its position by the water makes it a natural stopping point for those exploring the surroundings.

Artist Jørleif Uthaug created the human figures after recovering from paralysis, making the work a deeply personal artistic statement. The steel wave was engineered by specialists in Oslo, showing a rare collaboration between sculpture and technical craftsmanship.

Location: Porsgrunn

Inception: 1985

Creator: Jørleif Uthaug

Made from material: stainless steel

GPS coordinates: 59.13972,9.65111

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:41