Lichtvis
Jurrian van den Haak
Lichtvis is a wondrous light sculpture of a fish with a human figure on its back. Due to its transparent skin, fine lines and warm glow, the creature appears almost weightless, as if it were floating through the night. The sculpture is inspired by Marieke en de Lichtvis, the song story of the Almeerse Viane Towo. This new legend takes place in prehistoric Flevoland, during the Swifterbant culture. In a dream, Marieke meets a mysterious mermaid, the beginning of an adventure that changes her life.
This artwork is presented by Kunstlinie. The work was made for the Lichtjesparade by The Red Herring - Vis à Vis in February 2026.
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About the artist
Jurrian van den Haak (1981) is a visual artist and light artist based in Almere. In his work, light, nature and imagination come together in monumental sculptures of willow, bamboo and paper, often inspired by animals and plants. He works with diverse communities at the intersection of visual art, performance and community art. He has been creating and supervising light sculptures for the Sint Maarten Parade in Utrecht for many years.
