Three figures in circle (Drie figuren in kring)

About this artwork.

In the park at the entrance of the Maarwold service flat, three stone figures sit in a circle. Judging by the way they embrace each other, there is clearly a harmonious connection. The statue symbolizes the mutual cooperation between management, management and staff of the former Parley wool spinning mill Textielfabriek of N.V. Johan Parlementier. It was a gift from sixteen firms that worked on the new building in Dokkum in 1963. Originally the factory was located in Leiden, but a lack of possibilities for expansion there and attractive business conditions in the north made the Parliamentier decide to move the factory to the Frisian town. About 200 people were employed here for a long time, until the Dutch textile industry came to a dead end and Parliament had to close its doors in 1981.

With the family's departure to the Hoornse Park in Groningen and later, in 2000, to the Maarwold service flat, the sitting figures moved along. The statue is now owned by Maarwold.

Facts & Figures.

• Design
  Martin Stolk

• District
  Haren en omgeving

• Year of creation
  1963

• Art type
  Freestanding sculpture

• Material
  Natural stone

• Dimensions
  h 0,95 x b 0,64 x d 0,56 m