Roundabout Oostburg

Roundabout Oostburg

1000 x 1000 x 100 cm, © 2013, not for sale
Three-dimensional | Sculpture | Stone

A new entrance for Oostburg. The history of the ancient walled city Oostburg (Zeeland) is characterized by rebellions against various rulers and the bombing of 1944, which the city largely destroyed. Symbol of Oostburg is the Unicorn. The Unicorn represented the strength and courage of the population. Oostburg become unlocked by the provincial road N253, containing 3 roundabouts leading to the city center. The roundabouts are the first entrance and impression of the city. Currently these are not specially designed or they strengthen the identity of Oostburg. The design for one of the roundabouts is inspired by the thought that the Unicorn symbolizes the strength and courage of the inhabitants of Oostburg. The Unicorn comes out on top in people when necessary. Now or in ancient times. This thought is designed by 8 sculptures of unicorns on the roundabout. The sculptures are in all directions. The Unicorns coming up from the ground, upwards, so that it looks like they be called. This creates a powerful, bright and surreal image on the roundabout.