Dog

During Wereld van de Witte de With 2005, Freerk Wieringa presented Dog — an imposing sculpture of a dog that captured attention not only through its size and industrial aesthetic but also through its unexpected mobility. The mechanically inspired creature, made from forged and welded steel, came to life through an ingenious system of pneumatic tubes. This allowed Dog to move, giving the sculpture an added dimension and blurring the line between artwork and performance.

The dog’s movements — jerky, squeaking, yet deliberate — reinforced the impression of a watchful, mechanical creature observing its surroundings. Wieringa combined traditional craftsmanship with futuristic engineering, playing with themes of surveillance, loyalty, and tension. Dog stood prominently in the middle of the Witte de Withstraat, evoking not only fascination but also reflection on technology, control, and human behavior in public space.

Mothership acted as curator and was responsible for the project management.