Proud

This artwork was originally created for the triennial exhibition in Knokke-Heist. The organisation approached me to craft a significant sculpture that would stand as an eye-catcher for the city.

To gather inspiration, I worked with keywords that evoke the fashionable and cosmopolitan Belgian coast, such as beach, sea, sun, prosperity, and pride. From this blend of keywords, “Proud” was born. Today, you can admire my work not only here but also in Knokke-Heist.

There are several versions of “Proud.” The largest was purchased by the city of Knokke-Heist and is displayed at the roundabout on the A11 (Heistlaan). This piece stands 9 meters tall, is 1.4 meters wide, and weighs 3.5 tons. A smaller version can be found in the Park of Beervelde (Lochristi), measuring 3 meters in height, 80 cm in width, and weighing 160 kg.