The Joy of Life statue by Jan Desmarets is a headless figure balancing on one leg, with hands spread open and raised. Local artist Staf Vinck came up with the idea of sealing letters from residents of Dendermonde in a plinth. The Joy of Life statue was placed on top of this, so that this sculpture now cheerfully watches over the letters from Dendermonde that will rest in its pedestal for 100 years (2012-2112).

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Dominiek Van Dooren

May 6, 2024

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It is a bronze statue on a metal base, unveiled on September 22, 2012 by Piet Buyse, mayor and Marius Meremans, alderman for culture of Dendermonde.

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Willem VS

August 8, 2025

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Jan Desmarets, a renowned Belgian sculptor, is known for his dynamic and stylized forms. "Levensvreugde" (Joy of Life) exemplifies his style: elegant, powerful, and emotionally charged.

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