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#588 Lucy and the Butterflies

Lucy and the Butterflies, Mons, Belgium

About this stone

This stunning seven-meter stainless steel sculpture in Roosevelt Square depicts a figure kneeling with broken scissors, surrounded by butterflies in flight. Created by French artist David Mesguich and installed in 2019, the work draws inspiration from the expression "to have butterflies in the stomach," exploring themes of innocence, transformation, and freedom. The deliberately non-functional scissors symbolize that nothing can harm the delicate butterflies—a poetic statement about vulnerability and safety in urban spaces. What makes the piece truly captivating is its material: nearly 2,000 mirrored facets cover the sculpture's surface, creating a shimmering, reflective quality that transforms throughout the day and becomes especially magical at sunset. The work weighs approximately two tons and showcases Mesguich's fascination with polygonal aesthetics and the dialogue between digital and physical forms. It's a place where art, emotion, and craftsmanship converge in an unexpectedly intimate way.

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Hand-painted penguin stone #588 hidden at Lucy and the Butterflies, Mons, Belgium (photo 2 of 4) Hand-painted penguin stone #588 hidden at Lucy and the Butterflies, Mons, Belgium (photo 3 of 4) Hand-painted penguin stone #588 hidden at Lucy and the Butterflies, Mons, Belgium (photo 4 of 4)

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50.4537149, 3.9459811

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Stone Details

  • Stone Number #588
  • Type 🐧 Standard
  • Status Active
  • City Mons
  • Country Belgium
  • Placed Date 29 June 2025
  • Hidden by @lk_lh_15

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