When entering the Leiden University Medical Center, one may not expect to come across a sculpture of a strange creature. “Homunculus Loxodontus” was the name given to a humanoid, elephant seal sculpture crafted by Margriet van Breevoort in 2016. It was designed for a yearly statue exhibition in the city. The sculpture was voted most popular by the people and was purchased by the hospital shortly after. It was the second sculpture Van Breevoort created and her most popular work to date. The patiently waiting creature somehow struck a chord with…
