The Crystal Ship Street Art - Leon Keer

If you take a look around on social media, you are guaranteed to come across work by 3D artist Leon Keer.

Even though the Dutchman's work is mostly temporary, his anamorphic 3D scenes are immortalized on the like machines. Keer sees his creations as live performances and likes to enter into a dialogue with the audience . He does not shy away from social themes , but puts them in the spotlight in a playful way.

As a true native of Delft , he opted for the typical white and blue vases in Ostend and depicts doomsday scenarios linked to the climate. Floods, severe storms, extreme drought : a warning of what is to come if we don't take better care of our planet.

Thanks to The Crystal Ship, world-renowned and renowned artists, gigantic murals and interventions have been appearing in Ostend every year since 2016. Together, this forms an artistic trail in the city center and on the Green Ribbon around Ostend .

With a free cycling or walking map in hand, you can explore all the works of art on your own. You will not only see dozens of gigantic works of art in all shapes and sizes, but you will also get to know the different neighborhoods and facets of Ostend during the route.

Willem Vandenameele