Die Woge
Die Woge (The Wave) is an sculpture by Tobias Stengel, serving as a memorial to the Elbe River flood of 2002 by symbolizing shared vulnerability and the resilience of the city. Stengel was inspired by The Great Wave off Kanagawa, reflecting on cultural heritage, environmental challenges, and the destructive power of nature.
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The Great Wave off Kanagawa (Under the Wave off Kanagawa) is a Japanese woodblock print, part of the Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji series by Katsushika Hokusai, depicting boats facing a wave on a stormy sea near Mount Fuji. The artwork explores themes of humanity and nature. Its dynamic composition and bold lines reflect both traditional ukiyo-e technique and a universal impact.
Known as the Elbehochwasser in Germany, the intense weeklong rainfall of August 2002 caused the river Elbe to flood up to record height, leaving tremendous damage in its wake. It's considered one of the worst natural disasters in German history, and the city of Dresden was hit severely.
