About the artwork
This two-dimensional sculpture of a female figure on a pedestal was unveiled on January 14, 2019. After the redevelopment of the Burgemeester de Josselin de Jonglaan and the construction of the houses there, the contractor decided to donate a work of art to the neighborhood. The idea for a statue on the roundabout arose from contact with artist Harry van der Woerd, who himself lives in Overschie. The work is called Bird nymph: nymphs are figures from classical mythology and according to the artist, a nymph is a mythical female figure that would fly across the continents. His nymph stands in the middle of the roundabout and points in the direction of Oud-Overschie with a wink to the airport.
About the artist
Harry van der Woerd (Rotterdam, 1952) lives and works in Overschie. He studied at the art academy in Rotterdam from 1970 to 1975. Van der Woerd works as a teacher, painter and wall painter. He also draws and makes graphics. The city and port, among other things, are themes in his work, where he emphasizes craftsmanship and a recognizable representation. He has been making sculptures in stone and bronze for a number of years. He exhibits in the Netherlands and Belgium and his works are included in private collections, among others.
About the artwork
This two-dimensional sculpture of a female figure on a pedestal was unveiled on January 14, 2019. After the redevelopment of the Burgemeester de Josselin de Jonglaan and the construction of the houses there, the contractor decided to donate a work of art to the neighborhood. The idea for a statue on the roundabout arose from contact with artist Harry van der Woerd, who himself lives in Overschie. The work is called Bird nymph: nymphs are figures from classical mythology and according to the artist, a nymph is a mythical female figure that would fly across the continents. His nymph stands in the middle of the roundabout and points in the direction of Oud-Overschie with a wink to the airport.
About the artist
Harry van der Woerd (Rotterdam, 1952) lives and works in Overschie. He studied at the art academy in Rotterdam from 1970 to 1975. Van der Woerd works as a teacher, painter and wall painter. He also draws and makes graphics. The city and port, among other things, are themes in his work, where he emphasizes craftsmanship and a recognizable representation. He has been making sculptures in stone and bronze for a number of years. He exhibits in the Netherlands and Belgium and his works are included in private collections, among others.
