Washing Moon
In the northern corner of the Noordwaard, on the Bandijk, Paul de Kort realized the landscape artwork 'The waxing moon'. The artwork has the form of a labyrinth. The total area of the labyrinth is about four hectares.
The landscaped hill serves as a vantage point. The story of advancing insights and action on reaction has led to a true maze of canals, dams, pumping stations, dikes and quays. Over time, these changing insights into hydraulic engineering have also determined the appearance of the Biesbosch. The labyrinth can therefore be seen as a very useful metaphor.
The archetypal labyrinth unites two opposite images. On the one hand, the meandering, inescapable path that goes on and on like a ritual dance. On the other, it functions as a maze with unclear alternatives and ramifications. Ultimately, however, the climate, seasons, weather and tides determine the appearance of the Noordwaard. This also makes "The Waxing Moon" as a work of art intriguing and vulnerable: each time it will look and be experienced differently. How long will it sustain itself?