Timeline
08:02
Grab a coffee and a pastry to keep warm while you wait. Blenz HOpe cafe opens at 09:00, which is just after sunrise on this date, so arrive early to secure a seat or take your order to go.
08:47
Walk to AT HOME. The metal forms mimic individual houses, each socially distanced six feet apart. Find a spot where the morning light hits the text and images reflecting shared pandemic experiences.
09:02
Watch the sunrise. On 15 January the sun sets toward the WSW, but the early morning light will illuminate the sculpture’s surfaces as the day begins. The golden light starts about 16:48, but the early morning clarity offers a stark, quiet contrast to the heavy theme of isolation.
09:17
Head back to Blenz HOpe cafe. By now it is past 09:00 and fully open. Sit down with your coffee and reflect on the piece in the daylight.
Local tip
Check the route to get from the cafe to the art installation. The walk is short but the temperature drops before sunrise.
Check before you go
- Blenz HOpe cafe opens at 09:00 on weekdays. Arrive before sunrise if you want to be seated inside.
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