The ring on the index fingertip – the open window in to a clean body.
The sculpture Et Purus was created as a personal gift to honor the legacy of Professor Arne Ljungqvist and his life long efforts for athlete's health, clean sports and fair play. The sculpture, and the rights connected to it, was formally donated in 2016 to the Arne Ljungqvist Anti-Doping Foundation.
The sculpture was created to send a message about pure health and clean sports. It is sculpted by Sassona Norton, New York, and is intended be produced in a series of 20 for placement on various public sites around the world.
In April 2016 the sculpture Et Purus No 1 was accepted by the Principality of Monaco and H.S.H. Prince Albert II, to be placed in Monaco. In June 2016 the sculpture Et Purus No 2 was contracted by Fabege AB (publ) for Stockholm.
The purpose of the artistic sculpture is to honor a legacy while conveying a message of pure health and clean sports to the general public. It has furthermore developed into a purpose to unite the public society, the private sector and the world of sports, as well as any individual, in a common fight against doping. By giving everybody an opportunity to share an independent symbol, showing the world that "we step up together for our cause", we hope to establish a powerful movement and create a change for the better. Any organization or entity is welcome to support the cause. Any individual with a hand and an index finger can join by drawing a ring on the fingertip in support of the message and thereby help to support the winning choice of health over harm and honesty over deceit..
The sculpture project is managed by the Professor Arne Ljungqvist Anti-Doping Foundation. It is financed by donations and sponsorship agreements with, the foundation. The foundation is registered in Sweden and its purpose is to follow Professor Arne Ljungqvist’s legacy in promoting scientific research and education on anti-doping matters in society as well as in national and international sports. The foundation own the necessary rights to manage the sculpture and symbol according to its official statutes.