Video: Tour Beerlegem - Merelbeke
On 30 May 2021, the first part of Die malle Jan's journey took place. Now the tree is lying on a vacant lot along the Hundelgemsesteenweg near Sallemeulekouter (Merelbeke), waiting for the journey to continue.
A co-production by Kunstenplatform PLAN B, WALPURGIS and De Koer.
With Die malle Jan, Max Pairon wants to transport an oak tree felled by a storm to Ghent by himself. He wants to use this project not only to collect stories, but also to reflect on how we as humans deal with materials and transport. During this journey, he therefore wants to challenge passers-by who cross his path to change their plans and take part in this trek. The tree will ultimately serve as a load carrier for a new floor in the studio of De Koer, a social and artistic organisation in Ghent.
Read more about the project here.