Dropin (The Drop) is a memorial sculpture created by Faroese artist Edvard Fuglø, unveiled in 2019 in the village of Svínoy, one of the Faroe Islands’ most remote settlements.

The sculpture is a highly polished steel droplet, symbolizing water, loss, and reflection. Its shape resembles a dewdrop, often seen on grass in early mornings, but also evokes images of a tear, a sea wave, or even a folded wing—inviting each viewer to find their own meaning.

Positioned in the small area called Úti á Bø, the memorial is not just a physical landmark but also a spiritual and emotional space. It lies intentionally off the beaten path, encouraging quiet reflection.

Next to the sculpture is a memorial plaque made of Faroese stone, engraved with 52 names—people from Svínoy who were lost to tragedy between 1739 and 2001. Most were lost at sea. Among them is one woman, who died in a landslide in 1745.

Dropin is an example of Land Art, where the natural environment plays an essential role in the overall meaning of the piece. The surrounding untouched landscape contrasts with the smooth, mirror-like steel, which reflects the sky, the land, and the person viewing it—reminding us all that we may each be no more than “a drop in the ocean of life.”

The sculpture honors the memory of those lost, but also offers hope, symbolizing the belief that even those who disappeared into the depths have found peace or another safe harbor.