This Beech 3 by artist André Smits, aka DREDD, was created on the initiative of local residents of Essenburgsingel, GW Burgerplein and Beukelsdijk-Oost. The artwork is the result of a fight by these local residents against the deterioration of their neighborhood and the clearing of the greenery. Beech 3 is placed in the middle of a fairly classic square and has a surrounding bench, which is integrated into the work. As a result, the 'artificial tree' also has the function of a classic tree in a school or village square in the distance. It is illuminated at night by a number of spotlights, which increases the safety of the square. The diversity of this work refers to the many cultures in the Middelland district. The active group of residents, who have been committed to the quality of life in their neighborhood for some time, initiated this project with the support of various private and public parties, including: Job Dura Fund, HMA Schadee Fund Foundation, Stichting Bevordering van Volkskracht, Greenchoice, People make the city, Rotown, Elise Mathilde fund, Erasmus Foundation, Delfshaven district and VKN projects.
