Falcon by Tom Claassen

 

The Dutch artist and sculptor Tom Claassen is known for his depictions of nature and wildlife.

Continuing his signature sculptural style, Claassen created Falcon, also known as Saqr in Arabic, as an abstract representation of Qatar’s national bird, for Hamad International Airport. Taking inspiration from the falcon’s soft feathers, the sculpture’s vivid curves echo the aviation routes from Qatar to the rest of the world, while also drawing inspiration from Arabic calligraphy and the folds found in the fabric of traditional Qatari attire.


PROJECT
Video produced for Qatar Museum’s Public Art Program in 2021, published in 2022.

RESULTS
Video hosted on YouTube and published on Qatar Museum's website. Additionally, a large set of still photographs were produced, including extras for website, archival, and communication purposes.

PRODUCTION CREDITS
Head of production: Paco Link
Senior producer: Erin Flemming
Production coordinator: Aimen Jen
Production partner: The Film House