Bicester Village, a shopping destination, has revealed its cooperation with the great surrealist artist Charles Kaisin in a project that aims to reintroduce the village of “Maschmilen Village”, which is located in Belgium, with a completely new look, including its elegant buildings and quiet open spaces, where it will work on The project is from April 27 to September 30, 2020. Under the slogan “Belgian and Proud”, the move aims to redraw the features of this world-class shopping destination by the distinguished designer and architect, transforming it into an immersive artistic experience that reflects the essence of Belgian spirit and sophistication. The new design includes a series of interlocking balls that Kizan created with a football-inspired inspiration, to use them as a symbol of the unity created by the Belgian national team, dubbed the Red Devils team, while the imagination calls for the design of the Atomium in Brussels, which is considered the most famous landmark in the country. The nine giant balls in the project will be covered in the national colors of the Belgian flag (red, yellow and black), and will be distributed to the most important sites of the village, to reflect the design of these balls on the storefronts and give them more shine.
By employing it in his own artistic style, Kaizan presents a creative Belgian embodiment that inspires village visitors wherever they turn. The project will also include a copy of the famous “Manneken Pis” sculpture, which is considered one of the most famous landmarks in the capital, Brussels, which is only 61 cm in length.
The creative style and the sense of humor of the city, but the statue will be larger in “Masmechelen Village”, as it will be produced by a 3D printer with a height of 6 meters, to be the largest statue of its kind in Belgium so far, where it will be placed in the main square of the village to be
An ideal destination to take souvenir photos in the village.
The experience continues with the unique café named “Made in Belgium”, which will welcome guests in an authentic Belgian atmosphere, to live the local hospitality on its origins, and taste the most delicious traditional recipes in the country of meat, cheese and others, which are presented in wooden dishes designed for this purpose . Visitors will also have the opportunity to taste the most delicious Belgian beverages, with the possibility of obtaining a wide variety of souvenirs from this wonderful visit. This unique space will be covered with distinctive Kaizan touches, as well as it includes a “pool of balls” on the mezzanine floor, which is restricted to private invitations.
Commenting on his surreal project in the leading shopping destination, which is the first of its kind for him, Kizan said: “The entire village will be decorated with the colors of our national flag and the cultural symbols of our country, to remind everyone of the Belgian unity, and our pride in our common patriotic heritage; while some tend to overlook an element Unity and taking it for granted, I made sure to highlight the concept of union by presenting the Belgian flag in a spherical manner that reflects the symbolic importance of this form in our culture.
The “Belgian and Proud” project embodies an immersive surreal experience that simulates all senses, highlighting in a lively and energetic way the Belgian creativity and the country’s unique talents that do not always receive the attention they deserve. One of the most important objectives of the “Maschmechelen Village” project is to add a fun touch to the unparalleled shopping experience that the destination offers in the open air.
Under the slogan “Belgian and Proud”, Bicester Village collaborates with the surrealist artist Charles Kizan
Under the slogan “Belgian and Proud”, Bicester Village collaborates with the surrealist artist Charles Kizan
Under the slogan “Belgian and Proud”, Bicester Village collaborates with the surrealist artist Charles Kizan
Under the slogan “Belgian and Proud”, Bicester Village collaborates with the surrealist artist Charles Kizan
Under the slogan “Belgian and Proud”, Bicester Village collaborates with the surrealist artist Charles Kizan
Under the slogan “Belgian and Proud”, Bicester Village collaborates with the surrealist artist Charles Kizan
Under the slogan “Belgian and Proud”, Bicester Village collaborates with the surrealist artist Charles Kizan
