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Iwona Hojdak
most important theme in cultural activities has become a rivalry in Lublin for the title of European Capital of Culture 2016. To the great surprise of many of Lublin, near Warsaw, Wroclaw, Gdansk and Katowice got to the final. Now we look forward to the announcement of results but about the time expiring to remind us "Hourglass" Jaroslaw Koziary located in the city center next to City Hall.
Initially, it was obscured by green and red cloth, which was likely to intrigue and attract attention. We could guess that the action against the City was connected with the competition for the title of ECOC 2016, for hiding the work bedspread had the same color as the logo contest Lublin. Attracted a great sight, located at the middle of the exclamation point. He, in turn, symbolizes an important moment namely the impending announcement of the big steps. In this way the original artist by punctuation, "shouted" for greater mobilization of Lublin in their efforts to this title. Only in mid-May, we learned what was hidden under the blanket. At noon unlucky, Friday the thirteenth was unveiling Koziary work. Under the cloth was hidden a great hourglass. For 40 days, until June 21, it will count down the time to announce the results of the competition ECN.
Hourglass has two triangular boxes. Placed in the top 40 metal balls. Every day at noon, due to a known person in Lublin, one of them will move from the upper to the lower reservoir. In this way, the hourglass constantly reminds us of how little time is left for the announcement of results. Undoubtedly, we are gripped by a maximum voltage when it drops the last ball.
work made of metal. After a few days we have seen that the silver design is fast becoming a rusted. This happens not because of cheap material, plastic surgery and intentional, which piaskował hourglass that took on a brownish tint. Thanks to this operation highlights the work of the elapsed time, and quickly becomes the opposite of what is beautiful and shiny. Rust alter and shiny silver metal on a dirty orange construction. This may be interpreted as a signature artist, who is well known that he likes and uses in its work tone warm colors. The process of metal rusting so quickly roused to discuss the work. It is interesting that people so quickly accused the makers use cheap material, not studying over the deliberate intention of the artist, which was blasting the structure. Will compete for the title of ECOC raising awareness of Lublin enough for cultural activities?
rust, as well as the hourglass herself, refers to the rich history of Lublin, which is one of the strengths in the competition. Parometrowa "Hourglass" may symbolize a great accomplishment, no small rivalry, the greatest title that could be a wyśnić Lublin, but also the efforts, commitment and effort. Through these simple associations artist wanted to emphasize that a city which is situated in the eastern Polish, visually unattractive, but having their climate alleys, culturally valuable, is covered with rust, which are harmful for the city of stereotypes.
accident that the work was located in the heart of the city, a place frequently visited by people. The hourglass reminds of the impending verdict and calls for a maximum mobilization of culture animation. He wants all residents joined in the competition, because so little time already.
remains to be hoped that the candidacy of the city does not rust as quickly as Jaroslaw Koziary Hourglass and 21 June will hear: Lublin!
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