Versteend Verleden (2023)

On the island of Schouwen-Duivenland, it is evident how we, as humans, exert control over nature, particularly in the case of water. The question remains whether we can sustain this control in the long run. This vulnerability makes Zeeland a place with an uncertain future.

Through the outdoor art piece, Annelieke Rovers embedded the current intricate patterns of the sand, which hold valuable climate data, into basalt rock. This rock is provided by Rijkswaterstaat Zeeland and the exact same type of stone to shield Zeeland from the relentless force of the sea. The artwork can be seen as a man-made fossil or memorial stone, serving as a lasting testament for future generations.

Outdoor art route ‘The Future Has Many Histories’
On show: March 2023 - March 2025
Location: Burgh-Haamstede
Commissioned: Stichting Bewaerschole
Producted at: Gouda Natuursteen
Material: Basalt
Size: 60cm x 50cm x 150cm

2025

Annelieke Rovers

Selected works:

Versteend Verleden (2023)