Gate of Haren (Poort voor Haren)

About this artwork.

Gate of Haren is located at Het Transferium on the driveway of the A28. In this dynamic environment in which the hectic commuter traffic is dominant, the meter-high image is as unemphatic as it is unyieldingly present. As a benchmark in space. In the artwork, the brass and granite shapes slide into each other, leaving room for openings. This transparency creates views that change depending on the direction from which the passing motorist comes. Movement, connecting and marking are important themes in Herman Bartelds' work.

Herman Bartelds (Haren, 1956) combines bluestone with brass in many of his sculptures. From the contrasting materials he creates a sculptural unity that reflects a wide spectrum of meanings; from benchmarks in space to interpersonal relationships. In the municipality of Groningen there are nine artworks by Bartelds.

About the assignment.

The artwork is placed in the context of the realization of Het Transferium (2 parts). The city remains accessible through the P&R. It came about as a collaborative project between the Municipality of Groningen and the former Municipality of Haren.

Facts & Figures.

• Design
  Herman Bartelds

• District
  Haren en omgeving

• Year of creation
  2008

• Art type
  Freestanding sculpture

• Material
  Granite, Messing

• Dimensions
  h 6,50 x b 1,95 x d 1,00 m