Description
The sculpture stands on a cube-shaped stone pedestal. Its upper part, set on a vertically arranged cuboid, suggests intertwined forms such as curves, x-rays, convexities, and concavities. The whole piece shows the crown of a tree, marked with "KUBA 85" engraving.
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 Mayajigüa (Cuba) in 1931
- 1955: graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts "San Alejan-dro", Havana
- 1962: two-year stay at the Hochschule for Kunst in Halle, Germany
- 1981: award for Contribution to National Culture, Raul Gomez Medal and Medal for Fifty Greatest Teachers in Cuba.
Artwork review
“The sturdy trunk carries mighty branches which, without wanting to stop growing, seem to symbolize pulsating veins. The intertwined branches are meant to suggest eternal friendship, solidarity and their strength".
Quote from "City Walk" (Ger. Stadtspaziergang).
City Park (Ger. Stadtpark), 03172 Guben, Germany
Southwest side of the park
Sculpture Tree (Ger. Baum (Baum der Brüderlichkeit))
Date of creation: 1982-1983
Date of purchase / handover: 1985, Jürgen von Woyski
Height: 2,00 m
Width: 1,90 m
Material: sandstone
