The streets of Westerbork were again full of living statues for the first time in two years. Mainly to entertain the audience, but the contestants also competed for the title of Best Living Statue.
A professional jury led by Jacques d’Ancona was allowed to determine which statue is the most beautiful. No mean feat, because international professionals also showed their skills.
Driving in a cart, the jury looks at all participants. In her judgment it is not about who can best stand still. The jury does look at originality, the act that goes with it and the make-up work. “We are looking for the most special and personal image. Our make-up expert pays a lot of attention to the finish of the make-up and the complete picture,” says jury chairman D’Ancona.
Not only do they pass the professional statues while driving, but amateurs and children were also allowed to participate. Visitors could also watch artists from youth circus Bombari and participate in a mini-course on a living statue.
At first glance, choosing the winner is not an easy one. Would it be the lifelike green sea bonk? The bronze bumpkin on clogs maybe? Or the granite singer, who sings a song for the generous giver with every donation of money?
Ultimately, the choice falls on the act ‘Labyrinth’, by Erna Wissink from Linde. The fully bronze-colored lady in a hoop with intricate figures was the most attractive to the jury.