The Besòs-Maresme Giants were created in 2016 as part of the neighbourhood’s Community Plan and was a joint initiative between the municipal services and the residents and entities of Besòs i el Maresme. Their aim in building these giants was to foment a feeling of belonging, revive the historical memory of the neighbourhood, create new popular culture symbols and raise the profile of the Besòs i el Maresme neighbourhood.

The figures are a couple of ‘manotes’ (giants whose arms are not rigid) built by Germà Maurici and they are dressed in clothes and accessories made by the Ambar Prim Women’s Association. The giant represents an iron worker to remember the neighbourhood’s industrialisation process, which is why he is carrying a hammer in his hand. The giantess is a peasant who represents the neighbourhood’s agricultural past, which is why she is carrying a tomato in her hand and is wearing an apron embroidered with flowers.

During the year, the two figures are on display in the Besòs i Maresme Civic centre.