Wassende Maan
In the northern corner of the Noordwaard, along the Bandijk, Paul de Kort created the landscape artwork 'Wassende Maan'. The artwork takes the form of a labyrinth. The total area of the labyrinth is approximately four hectares.
The constructed hill serves as a lookout point. The story of advancing insights and action in response has led to a true maze of canals, sluices, pumping stations, dikes, and quays. These changing insights in the field of water management have also determined the appearance of the Biesbosch over time. The labyrinth can therefore be seen as a very useful metaphor.
The archetypal labyrinth unites two opposing images. On one hand, the meandering, inescapable path that continues like a ritual dance. On the other hand, it functions as a labyrinth with unclear alternatives and branches. Ultimately, however, the climate, the seasons, the weather, and the tides determine the appearance of the Noordwaard. This also makes 'Wassende Maan' as an artwork intriguing and vulnerable: each time it will look different and will be experienced differently. How long will it last?
This text has been translated using AI.