Tradition

Main Motifs of the Artwork

• The Canary Bird: Miners took canary birds into the coal mines. The birds stopped singing if there was dangerous, toxic gas.

• Saint Barbara: She is the patron saint of miner to protect from danger. She is a very important figure in the city.

• Schalke 04: Gelsenkirchen is famous for this soccer club, which started as a team of miners.