Is it possible for a tree to hold our hopes? Here at the Orakelbaum Sculpture, that very question hangs in the air. The Orakelbaum Sculpture isn’t just any artwork. It’s an invitation, a bridge between our world and the realm of wishes. The Orakelbaum, as it’s known, lets you write your desires on silk paper. You then tie these little scrolls to its branches. This practice, called Omikuji, comes from Japan. It’s a tradition where hopes are whispered to the trees. The inscription on the sculpture explains this beautiful custom. It invites you to participate, to add your own dreams to the rustling leaves. The Orakelbaum Sculpture stands as a silent witness to our collective hopes.
Willy-Brandt-Gesamtschule
Established in 1988 the Willy-Brandt-Gesamtschule in Bochum is a significant landmark in German education. It was one of the first