The Hoogen Steener is a dolmen. It is located in Lower Saxony, about 80 kilometres east of Borger. Its length is 28 metres. This makes it longer than any Neolithic structure in central and northern Europe. 14 of the 17 capstones are still in place. The whole thing is a bit crooked and sagging, but that enhances the authentic character of this prehistoric structure. Most of the time, it is fairly quiet. This is not because of the signposts, as they are clear, just like those to all the other dolmens on the Strasse der Megalithkultur.
This digital ink drawing was made in the drawing programme Krita on a large tablet. In front (or at the bottom) you see mostly thick lines, while towards the back (or above) they become thinner and fainter.
Because a dolmen is basically a prehistoric burial chamber, it always reminds one a little of impermanence. It is no different with the Hoogen Steener. The artist was there during the autumn holidays of 2025. Falling brown bellows enhanced the atmosphere.
When this artwork hangs in your living room, you can enjoy its atmosphere and composition. It is immediately obvious that this is an abandoned hunebed. If you look longer, you can dissect the large and small lines and patterns that make up the representation. This drawing was created to bring calm and reflect on nature, time and temporality.
Dolm is the studio of Harry Wibier. Among other things, he likes to be inspired by prehistory. Hence, you sometimes recognise cave drawings or dolmens in his work. At the same time, he seeks the connection with the here and now. Hence his motto: "Ancient magic in.. Read more…