Can't see the Wood for the Trees, Steel sculpture at Rottepolderplein, Haarlemmermeer, Netherlands.
The stainless steel sculpture rises 12 meters into the air, featuring intricate metalwork that creates complex patterns and forms against the sky.
Richard Deacon installed this monumental sculpture in 2002, marking a significant addition to the public art collection of Haarlemmermeer municipality.
The sculpture represents the evolution of modern public art in the Netherlands, incorporating industrial materials into artistic expression within urban spaces.
The sculpture stands at the coordinates 52.3703414, 4.7007826, accessible through local transportation and visible from multiple viewing points around Rottepolderplein.
The metalwork construction reveals the methods of assembly, displaying joints and connections that form an integral part of the artistic expression.
Location: Haarlemmermeer
Inception: 2002
Creator: Richard Deacon
Height: 12 m
Made from material: stainless steel
GPS coordinates: 52.37034,4.70078
Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:57
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