The Runners in Sint-Niklaas, Belgium

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The group stood originally on the former station square. It's a dynamic piece of art that was meant for young and old from the very start. Three young bodies moving, elegant and smooth, taut and concentrated on their effort. What purpose do they have in mind? What future awaits them? These are open questions, but the viewer is charmed by the life radiating from these racing young people. A fairly realistic depiction responds to the negativity of the sixties of last century. The location also opposes the conceptual and anti-aesthetic currents in the art of those years. Nevertheless, this design cannot be classified among classical sculpture. The artist creates a style that can be called new, contemporary, and timeless according to their own discretion. The sculptor uses the lost wax technique here. They first build the image in clay. Then they cast the mold, first negative and then positive so that it acquires a model in plaster. This model is further refined. Next, the foundry makes another negative. It's invested with and provides the entire cast and ventilation channels. The wax is fired afterwards. The image is now ready to be cast in bronze. This object is part of "Scan The World". Scan the World is a non-profit initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory, which allows us to create a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from across the globe for public access at no cost. Scan the World is an open source community effort. If you have interesting items around you and would like to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to find out how you can help. Scanned by Photogrammetry (Processed using Agisoft PhotoScan)