Kortrijk (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – KU Leuven’s Kortrijk campus celebrated its 60th anniversary with over 500 attendees. The new statue, Lukka, by Mathias Claerhout, represents student life, complementing the iconic Fonske statue.
KU Leuven’s Kortrijk campus celebrates its 60th anniversary with the unveiling of a new statue called Lukka. Over 500 people came to the event. The campus had a special event called “(re)experience Kulak” in the afternoon.
This event was open to everyone. They mentioned that people could learn about the university and see what it’s like to be a student. They could also see the research happening there. There were over 60 different things to do.
How does KU Leuven’s new statue Lukka represent student life?
KU Leuven’s statue Lukk represents a female student sitting on the grass, reading a book and holding a drink. KU Leuven mentioned that the statue is a reminder that students need to study hard but also take time to relax. It’s like another statue called Fonske, which is of a male student. The artist, Mathias Claerhout, is the son of the artist who made Fonske.
According to the officials, both statues hold a glass with water flowing from it, symbolising the vitality of student life, the continuous flow of knowledge, and the ever-changing nature of the student experience. They mentioned that Lukka is more than just a statue, it’s a representation of student life at KU Leuven, designed with and for the students it symbolises.
The 60th-anniversary celebration continued into the evening with a party. There was live music from Cantina Cubana Classic, Novastar Solo, and Paul Michiels. The main part of the celebration was the unveiling of Lukka.
