The sculptures, which deal with the theme of "Arriving", were unveiled by the artist together with the children from the "Wilhelm-Kunze-Ring" daycare center as part of a ceremony. They were joined by city councillor Michael Tacke from the city of Salzgitter, Sabine Naats from the Seeviertel urban redevelopment office, members of the local council and employees of the city of Salzgitter.
The figures made of oak wood - people with luggage and a tree firmly rooted in a suitcase - deal with the "identity" of the Seeviertel and its residents and are intended to strengthen the "we-feeling" and identification with the Seeviertel.
The lakeside path sculptures capture the moment of arrival. They stand for the relationship between old and new home. The figures show how strongly identity is shaped by one's cultural home. They invite people to discuss the similarities between their different biographies.
The newly created green space also creates an attractive atmosphere.
The most important topic that emerged during the residents' participation was the relationship between "old and new home". Again and again, it became clear how strongly identity is shaped by the cultural homeland. Lebenstedt and the Seeviertel district in particular are characterized by migration. This is because many residents were 'newcomers' during the various waves of migration in the 1940s, 60s/70s, 90s and 2010s. Around 10,000 people from many nations with a relatively high migration background live in the Seeviertel today.
The artist has worked with the city on several occasions and has already designed the wooden sculptures in the Zwergenkuhle in Thiede and on Fredenberg.