Handdruk van de Dom
(Handpress from the Dom)
Spatial
Featured
2022
Handdruk van de Dom (Handpress from the Dom) is a tribute to the
craftsmen who built the famous Dom tower in Utrecht centuries ago, as well as
those who continue to restore it today. It is also an acknowledgement of the
dying art of craftsmanship, and a celebration of the skill and dedication of
those who work with their hands.
The hands are the symbol used to honour these quiet heroes. The grit taken from the Dom is mixed with concrete to create the hands, representing three postures of craftsmanship: carrying, pushing, and grabbing. These hands are placed separately in public spaces and can also be used as seating, allowing the people of Utrecht to appreciate and remember the craftsmen who built their city's iconic landmark.
Handdruk van de Dom won the audience award of Van Dom tot Steengoed, and the project was successfully realized through a collaboration with Jason Zaat, Jay Tromp, Kaylee Beek, and Manon Evers.
Through this project, the hands that made the Dom are kept alive and continue to inspire people to appreciate the beauty and value of craftsmanship. It is a fitting tribute to those who built the Dom and a reminder of the importance of preserving traditional skills and knowledge.
The hands are the symbol used to honour these quiet heroes. The grit taken from the Dom is mixed with concrete to create the hands, representing three postures of craftsmanship: carrying, pushing, and grabbing. These hands are placed separately in public spaces and can also be used as seating, allowing the people of Utrecht to appreciate and remember the craftsmen who built their city's iconic landmark.
Handdruk van de Dom won the audience award of Van Dom tot Steengoed, and the project was successfully realized through a collaboration with Jason Zaat, Jay Tromp, Kaylee Beek, and Manon Evers.
Through this project, the hands that made the Dom are kept alive and continue to inspire people to appreciate the beauty and value of craftsmanship. It is a fitting tribute to those who built the Dom and a reminder of the importance of preserving traditional skills and knowledge.
