Professor Siegfried Neuenhausen left his mark here. The Hainhölzer Skulpturentrilogie stands tall. These colorful sculptures represent community and art. They form a gateway to the “Grüne Mitte”.
The Hainhölzer Skulpturentrilogie is made of ceramic blocks. These blocks are filled with concrete. Steel girders hold everything together. The sculptures reach about ten meters high.
Artist Siegfried Neuenhausen noted the colors represent diversity. He spoke to the Hannoverschen Allgemeinen Zeitung. He said the colors reflect the many ethnicities in Hainholz.
The sculpture pair was created over two years. In 2010, Neuenhausen and his team worked on three projects. The “Dame” and “König” became known as the chess figures. They stand at Fenskestraße and Schulenburger Landstraße.
The “Hainhölzer Schuhe” are reliefs in benches. Seven articles of the Basic Law are etched in ceramic. They are set into the brick pavement. These works adorn the square with the chess figures.
Seventy-two ceramic self-portraits also exist. These are of children, women, and men from the district. They sit as seat blocks at the Voltmerstraße playground entrance. The “Hainholz Stele” started the series in 2004 and 2005. It stands at Voltmerstraße and Fenskestraße.
The ceramic works link to urban redevelopment. Many Hainholz residents participated since 2003. They worked under Siegfried Neuenhausen. The Hainhölzer Kulturgemeinschaft assisted. Local businesses and clubs also helped.
Two information signs highlight citizen involvement. The signs list the names of participating citizens. One sign notes the Julius-Trip-Ring sculpture pair completes the Hainhölzer Skulpturen-Trilogie. It mentions the Hainholz Stele and sculptures in the “Grüne Mitte”. Siegfried Neuenhausen and residents created all ceramic works together. Kriemhilde and Sarah Baltruschat were involved. Isahn Biçer and Sandra Bödecker helped. Gabriella Coccioli and Maria Galanou also contributed. Gerlinde Geisler and Ulrike Grashof participated. Sybille Henze and Monika Neveling were part of the team. Nina Tietermann and Lyudmyla Yevchenko lent their hands. The Hainhölzer Kulturgemeinschaft managed the project.
The Hainhölzer Skulpturentrilogie embodies community spirit. It showcases art made by the people. It stands as a colorful landmark. It enriches the Hainholz district. The Hainhölzer Skulpturentrilogie is a testament to collaboration. It is a vibrant expression of local identity.