At the crossroads of Marshal Pilsudski and Shvidnitska streets, seven bronze men go underground. And on the other side, they reappear. This is a stunning installation by Jerzy Kalina, which is unofficially called the "Monument to the Victims of Martial Law". And yes, it gives you goosebumps.
The first group symbolizes the events of 1981, when about 5.000 people from among the active members of Solidarity were arrested in Poland overnight. Over the next few months, there were already 4.000 of them. Some perished in prisons, some went underground.
The second group is the moment of rebirth, coming out of the realm of fear and silence. By the way, the author gave the characters of the sculptural group the features of people close to him.
The first group symbolizes the events of 1981, when about 5.000 people from among the active members of Solidarity were arrested in Poland overnight. Over the next few months, there were already 4.000 of them. Some perished in prisons, some went underground.
The second group is the moment of rebirth, coming out of the realm of fear and silence. By the way, the author gave the characters of the sculptural group the features of people close to him.
Translated automatically from Russian. View original
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