International Sculpture Symposium Kinmen Taiwan
The island Kinmen is situated close to the shores of China and is part of Taiwan. The name Kinmen (Quemoy) means “Golden Gate”. Because of its strategical position the island became important , was involved in many wars and became a military reserve.
In 1992 Kinmen was returned to the civilian government after which travel to and from it was allowed and tourists could visit the island. The old houses were restored in their old style, the Kinmen National Park was founded and the Kinmen Institute of Technology became the National Quemoy University.
This year, for the first time, an international sculpture symposium was organised at the Quemoy University. Nine sculptures were placed permanently on the campus of the university. Four of them, including my work, were made on the spot by the artists. On the pictures you can see me sculpting the stone. The sculpture is made out of persian travertine; a beautiful stone.
In the photo here below you can see the final sculpture installed at the campus.
“The Gate” persian travertine 2014 Kinmen Taiwan
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Karin van Ommeren Sculptor 
Again, you have created a wonderful sculpture! Brava!!
YES!!!!!
Your sculpture “The Gate” touch my soul! Love every thing on this sculpture – the stone. the contrast between the organic form and abstract, the colour and the way you placed it. Feel sorry that I cann’t touched it. Well done!
Thank you Ria. Dank je!