Femme au Faucon Sculpture

Who knew a falcon could inspire such art? We stand before the Femme au Faucon a bronze sculpture that captures a woman’s quiet strength. Created by the Belgian artist Anne Sophie Morelle in 2009 it was placed here in 2012. Morelle a former physiotherapist and osteopath draws inspiration from the human form. This sculpture is one of her many works displayed across various countries. The Femme au Faucon sits at a roundabout a busy intersection in Woluwe-Saint-Pierre. This area is known as Chant d’oiseau a poetic name meaning Song of a Bird. Interestingly two years after the Femme au Faucon’s installation a peregrine falcon couple nested nearby. A coincidence perhaps or a testament to the sculpture’s ability to attract birds? Do birds appreciate art? The sculpture’s placement here wasn’t random. It seems that the artistic spirit of the Femme au Faucon resonates even with the local wildlife. The call of the falcon is known as a “scream” or a “huit”. This bronze sculpture isn’t just a work of art it’s a local landmark. It stands as a testament to the unexpected beauty that can arise from the simplest of things. The quiet strength of the woman. The wild call of the falcon. This bronze beauty captures both. This is the Femme au Faucon a sculpture that speaks volumes more than meets the eye. Its placement here is a story in itself a tale of art nature and urban planning converging. A perfect spot to contemplate the relationship between art and the natural world. Remember this sculpture next time you hear the wild call of a falcon.