¿Dónde buscar esculturas rojas misteriosas en Kyiv y qué significan?

Cinco esculturas rojas han aparecido en las calles de Kyiv. Estos objetos de arte se instalaron con motivo del Día de la Independencia de Ucrania y tienen no solo un significado artístico, sino también una profunda significación social y política. Te contaremos dónde encontrarlas y cuál es el significado de cada una de ellas

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At the end of August 2024, five mysterious red sculptures created by French artist James Kolomina appeared in the center of Kyiv. His works are dedicated to the 33rd anniversary of Ukraine's Independence Day and carry a deep symbolic meaning, emphasizing the pain and struggle of the Ukrainian people during the war.

Let's take a look at where to find them and what meaning is embedded in each of them.

• Girl with a heart and a teddy bear - Universytet metro station

This sculpture depicts a small child holding a heart in front of her face, with a teddy bear sitting next to her. It symbolizes the innocence and vulnerability of children who suffer during war.

Located at the Universytet metro station, this work reminds us of the tragic consequences of conflicts for the smallest and most vulnerable members of society.

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• Girl on a swing - Alley of the Heavenly Hundred Heroes

This installation is located under the bridge over the Heavenly Hundred Heroes Alley. The sculpture depicts a little girl in a combat helmet riding a swing.

It emphasizes the contrast between childhood, which should be carefree, and the harsh reality of war.

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• Girl with sunflowers - Shevchenko Boulevard

The sculpture appeared on the pedestal where the monument to Mykola Shchors used to stand. A little girl holding sunflowers symbolizes renewal and hope for Ukraine.

The sunflower is a traditional Ukrainian symbol that is often used to represent peace, life, and a bright future.

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• Child and Trident - Main Post Office, Khreshchatyk

This work depicts a child emerging from the wall of the Main Post Office building on Khreshchatyk Street to draw a Ukrainian trident.

It symbolizes a new generation that is actively involved in the revival and strengthening of national identity, despite all the challenges.

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• Dove - Independence Square

A sculpture of a dove with an olive branch in its beak is installed on a lamppost near Maidan Nezalezhnosti. This work embodies the aspirations of Ukrainians for peace and freedom, reminding us of the losses the country suffered during the war.

The sculpture is placed next to flags flying in honor of fallen soldiers, emphasizing the importance of the common goal of achieving peace.

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In addition to sculptures, a field for playing classics

James Kolomina also created another art object in Kyiv that is not related to sculpture. In Taras Shevchenko Park, the artist painted a rocket-shaped board game field with red paint. This work symbolizes the absurdity of war, where real combat operations and children's games intersect in a tragic context.

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Who is James Kolomina?

James Colomina is a street artist from Toulouse, France, who is often compared to Banksy for his socially engaged work. He specializes in sculptures that often expose societal issues ranging from climate change to war.

The symbolic message of Kolomina's works

In his works, the artist uses the color red to emphasize the tragic consequences of war and at the same time emphasize the strength and indomitable Ukrainian spirit. All of his sculptures have a common motif: childhood, which is influenced by adult decisions and suffers from the injustice of war.

The artist emphasizes that his installations are aimed at supporting the Ukrainian people in this difficult time.

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