Footage of Henk Visch's Marathon Statue, a work of art under the Erasmus Bridge in Rotterdam.
The Marathon Statue is a gift from the Rotterdam Marathon Foundation to the city of Rotterdam. Placed in the plinth are signs with the names of the male and female runners, who once won the Rotterdam Marathon. But the twenty colours that Visch applied to the statue also have a meaning. They symbolise the multitude of nationalities of the participants in this race, which has grown into an international phenomenon. The Marathon Statue is located along the running route of the marathon.
It consists of several photos, each taken from a different angle and superimposed on top of each other.
Ever since I was a kid, I've enjoyed photographing. In order to specialize further, I have enjoyed training to become a professional photographer. My photos are colourful and diverse. Lately my focus has been on abstract forms in nature and architecture. The beauty and the interplay of lines.. Read more…