Encounter with the Master

This artwork is also by Hannes Verhoeven. He has chosen a realistic style that places the figure of Andreas Schotel back in its original context. The recognizable figure of Schotel is intended to spark interest in his work and his life.

This spot on the walking route is a place where the cultural history of the De Utrecht estate, the nature that inspired Schotel, and the public space come together.

The disproportionate size is not intended to glorify, but fits well within the spatial proportions of the site: a visual axis from the park to the former Rustoord. To bring the character and facial expression to life as effectively as possible, a rather revolutionary idea was chosen to execute the 6-meter-tall statue in polychrome. Bronze statues often lack the ability to convey that extra bit of realism. In addition, Schotel’s clothing has been reconstructed from old photographic material to portray the person as recognizably as possible. Whether he intended to make a statement with this characteristic red sweater is unknown, but he certainly wore it for many years.

This text has been translated using AI.