The artwork was sculpted by Hannes D'Haese. Raised in Knokke and now as an art nomad mainly operating from Sofia (Bulgaria), Hannes makes colorful animal sculptures that mainly express positivity and pleasure.

The new artwork fits in with the child-friendly and accessible image that Middelkerke wants to proclaim.

The five golden sheep (official name: 'You light up my world'), along the Spermaliestraat in Slijpe, express their love for Middelkerke with inscriptions that perpetuate their love bond with Middelkerke.