Sculpture Tree Torso (Ger. Baumtorso)

Artworks

Description

The sculpture stands on a small stone pedestal on which it is mounted on another large, square stone block. On the latter the engravings are visible, protruding slightly above the front. The whole resembles a chair finished with carved ornaments.

“Covered with a web of roots or thorns, the torso appears to be firmly attached to the cuboid on which it is sitting. A wreath of cuneiform characters twists around the bottom of the cube-shaped stool - one of the first man-made means of lasting communication and a symbol of human culture. The stool in the geometric shape of a cube is intended to suggest a strong relationship between nature and culture and technological development. "

Quote from "City Walk" (Ger. Stadtspaziergang)

Historical background

The sculpture is a gift to the city of Guben on the occasion of the 1985 World Day of Peace and the 750th anniversary of Guben.

“This sculpture […] was created […] along with other sculptures during the 6th Sculpting Symposium, which takes place every two years in Hoyerswerda, under the supervision of academician Jurgen von Woyski. Artists from socialist countries - one woman and nine men - designed over 11 sculptures in the general theme of "Experimental Friendship"; all of them were approached very individually, addressing the most pressing issues of human life".

Quotes from "City Walk" (Ger. Stadtspaziergang).

Information about the artists

Born in Romania in 1947
Art activity in the field of chamber and open-air sculpture, participant of international sculpture workshops, master of large-format concrete sculptures.

Artwork review

"The sculpture shows a strong relationship between man and nature, which allows him to develop cultural creativity that founds a basis of his scientific activity".

Quote from "City Walk" (Ger. Stadtspaziergang)