In 2021, when Sindal was celebrating its 150th anniversary as a station town, it was in the midst of a pandemic. Travel was restricted, schools closed, and people worked from home. The future was uncertain and unknown. The text reflects on the impact of these circumstances on the city's children and young people, especially during a time when stress and anxiety affect more and more individuals.

Marit Benthe Norheim aims to provide insight into this through double self-portraits created in two workshops by 498 students at Sindal School. The portraits simultaneously reflect both heavy thoughts and despair, as well as dreams and hope – the duality that life often consists of in many contexts.

The four large guardian angels created by Marit Benthe Norheim each symbolize well-known emotions. The angel with waves represents something everyone feels in their bodies from time to time; the pirouette angel can turn in all directions or dance in joy; the angel with ear wings emphasizes the importance of listening, which can give wings; and the angel with pearl dots signifies moments when something shines and can be wordless.

The intention is that these angels bring faith, hope, and love to Sindal. In their essence, angels are both beautiful and mysterious, but they are also fragile and vulnerable as they are half human. Beings that exist in all cultures and religions, and many people have a personal connection to them. In their guardian role, they radiate vigilance and strength but also convey security and trust, creating a solid foundation for our collective path out of the pandemic and into the future.