The sculpture also has a spiritual meaning: Genesis chapter 1: In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.The Spirit of God in Hebrew is referred to as "ruach," which signifies God's breath, spirit, or wind. This divine breath is what gives life; for instance, when God spoke, He breathed life into Adam, the first human created from dust. Initially, the Earth existed for millions of years, much like the ancient coastal phytoplankton algae, but it was devoid of life. It remained formless, empty, and dark as there was no light. God formed man from the soil, but Adam existed only as a lifeless body until God breathed His ruach into him.Water consists of three molecules: two hydrogen (H) atoms and one oxygen (O) atom, which is why it is commonly known as H2O. The presence of both hydrogen and oxygen, especially when combined with light, enables the existence of life.
This sculpture was commissioned by the Uniek Curaçao foundation, which, together with the Kunst in de Openbare Ruimte foundation, wants to combat the illegal dumping of waste in nature with art. It is the 5th sculpture of the new Pos Salu Open Air Sculpture Park.The project was made possible by SKOR Kòrsou and Stichting Uniek Curacao with financial support from the Mondriaan Fund and Cultuurfonds Caribisch Gebied.