Lucy and the Butterflies is a stunning 7‑meter stainless steel sculpture in Roosevelt Square, Mons, Belgium. Created by French artist David Mesguich, it was installed on June 30, 2019, and is inspired by the saying “to have butterflies in the stomach.” The sculpture depicts the artist’s daughter, Lucy, kneeling with a broken pair of scissors, symbolizing that nothing can harm the butterflies fluttering around her. Mesguich chose this motif to explore themes of innocence, transformation, and freedom in urban spaces, reflecting his fascination with polygonal aesthetics and the interplay of digital and physical realms. The work weighs about two tons and is made from nearly 2,000 mirrored facets that shimmer beautifully at sunset, making it both poetic and reflective (literally and figuratively!). The broken scissors Lucy holds are deliberately non‑functional, reminding us that the delicate butterflies are now safe from harm. Now, thanks to luciakontsek, a penguin stone is hidden nearby.

Last known location –  50.4537149, 3.9459811

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