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Back to the Roots by Will Beckers

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Back to the Roots by Will Beckers

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    Location: Overpelt, Maaseik, South Limburg, Flanders, Belgium

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    April 13, 2022

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    The exciting thing about such sculptures, which are made of plants: They change, are subject to change and growth - and at some point to decay.

    With "Back to the Roots", Will Beckers wove a hall out of willows as an enclosure for people and animals. With this basic form and the location on the water, he also symbolizes the roots of our existence and quotes one of the first forms of life, the amoeba.
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    November 23, 2022

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    Tastes differ, but my wife and I thought this was a beautiful work that really fits within the environment in which it is located. To take a moment to think about it or to sit on a bench and watch the interplay between forest, water, air, light and natural artwork.
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    June 24, 2024

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    This enormous natural sculpture grows over time into a fascinating living sculpture. This is how a “Dome” is woven, a housing for people and animals. With this basic form we …
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