Klaas VANHEE (°1982, Mechelen)
Title: No title (To Build A House You Start With The Roof) (2020)
Year: 2020
Material: wood, acrylic resin, metal, kneaded epoxy, acrylic paint, oil paint, varnish
Dimensions: 183 x 20 x 20 cm
The sculpture No title (To Build A House You Start With The Roof) stands out because of its unique fragility - a rather unusual feature for artworks in public spaces. A lifelike arm rises from the soil and holds a long coat hook up in the air. A white vest hangs motionless on the hook. The composition is strange and leaves the viewer with more questions than answers.
It seems as if the character - seemingly buried underground - is waving the white vest as a flag, a symbol of surrender used across the globe to call for a ceasefire and peace. This message is entirely in line with the fundamental humanist values of VUB.
Plan your visit
The Humanist Sculpture Park is open 24/7 and can be visited free of charge.
Parking is available and the area is wheelchair-accessible.
VUB Main Campus
Pleinlaan 2
1050 Elsene
Information about the sculptures
Each sculpture is accompanied by a QR code that gives access to an audio fragment. You can play it on your smartphone to discover the stories behind the sculptures. We recommend that you bring headphones for a more comfortable audio experience.
