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At first, you notice the antlers. Large, wood-coloured and almost inviting you to settle beneath them. Rising from the antlers is a tree, with birds that move and spray water. It feels like a small scene unfolding around you. This is Flora & Fauna, the 11fountains artwork in Hindeloopen.
Artist Shen Yuan takes an old symbol of the city and gives it a new meaning. What once appeared on the city's coat of arms now stands in the heart of the public space. Tangible, playful and close at hand.
flora & fauna
The tree of life comes from Hindeloopen's coat of arms, a symbol of growth and wisdom. Once flanked by a stag and a hind, it is now surrounded by a giant set of antlers, inviting you to become part of the scene yourself.
Birds perch in the tree, spraying water and seeming to communicate with one another. The artwork feels alive and layered. Ancient symbolism, new forms and outside influences come together here.
📍 Nieuweweg, Hindeloopen
Hindeloopen | Flora & fauna - nearby
Starting point - for your city walk
In Hindeloopen, you almost step into the artwork yourself. The fountain is in a spot that is easy to reach on foot. Along your route past the 11fountains, this is one of those places where you do more than pause. You may even sit down for a moment.
You notice how the artwork guides your gaze. First the antlers, then the tree, then the birds. The image stays with you for a while.
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The 11fountains artwork in Hindeloopen is called Flora & Fauna. It features a tree of life with birds and a giant set of antlers, with water playing a central role.
Der Brunnen wurde von der chinesischen Künstlerin Shen Yuan entworfen. Sie gehört zur internationalen Kunstszene und ist für ihre Werke bekannt, in denen verschiedene Kulturen zusammenkommen.
The fountain was designed by Chinese artist Shen Yuan. She is part of the international contemporary art scene and is known for creating works that bring together different cultures.
Der Lebensbaum ist ein Symbol für Wachstum, Energie und Weisheit. In Hindeloopen stammt dieses Symbol aus dem Stadtwappen und erhält im Brunnen eine neue Form.
The tree of life is a symbol of growth, energy and wisdom. In Hindeloopen, this symbol comes from the city's coat of arms and is given a new form in the fountain.
The antlers refer to the stag and the hind from the city's coat of arms. They create a spatial frame for the artwork, inviting visitors to sit beneath them and become part of the scene.
Shen Yuan is a Chinese artist known for combining traditional influences with contemporary art. Her work has been exhibited around the world.
The fountain draws on Hindeloopen's rich history and distinctive culture. Traditional symbols are brought to life here in a new form.
Yes, the fountain in Hindeloopen is part of 11fountains, an international art project across the eleven Frisian cities.