Ter Stege Tunnel, Olst

Marina Nijdeken is the artist of the work. She involved many residents in her creation. Dozens of residents of Olst were portrayed and primary school students helped to color the backgrounds.

Nijdeken: 'I was inspired by ordinary people with their own special stories. Everyone who contributed inspired me. Through the melancholy of the past, the speed of the present time and ignorance of what is to come. But above all because of the cheerfulness, the color and the fun.'

The municipality of Olst commissioned M2uur bv for the production and installation of a vandalism-proof art sollution. M2uur bv realized the technical layout for the production on 13 continuous panels. The files were printed on Steni Vision, fiberglass-reinforced stone composite panels provided with a UV-resistant coating. The panels are glued on aluminum profiles by M2uur.

Freekje Vervoord, M2uur: “It is fantastic that we can show Art in public spaces this way. Besides increases the work the feeling of social safety. The durable Steni panels have a 60-year warranty and are therefore excellent for such applications. In Scandinavia, complete facades are provided with Art in this way. In the Netherlands we are more modest. As far as I'm concerned, all could be a bit more exuberant and daring!”

'The Time Machine' transforms a generic tunnel into a unique location. The exuberant, colorful work is a salute to the inhabitants ánd to the village Olst. They provide a cheerful celebration.