Melancholy, a sculpture created by Albert Gyorgy, portrays the void that grief leaves us with. The sculpture depicts a figure made of copper sitting on a bench slumped over, with a giant hole in the center of it. This hole represents the massive void that we all feel when we lose someone dear to us, and many people have expressed their appreciation for this sculpture for it portraying the exact emotions they feel, but perhaps haven’t been able to quite put into words.
Albert Gyorgy felt intense sadness and isolation with the loss of his wife and went on to create this beautiful piece of artwork as a way to cope.
As dark as this artwork may be, it serves as some sort of comfort to those who’ve experienced a loss, as they feel they identify with this sculpture. This famous sculpture can be found at Lake Geneva, Switzerland, and proves to be a popular tourist attraction.
“LOVE” by Ukrainian artist Alexander Milov.
Burning Man 2015. First time a Ukrainian artist received an art grant from burning man.
Alexander had a difficult time bringing this piece from the other side of the world. Customs made him late. And he worked tirelessly to finish it a few days before the festival ended. It is my favorite art piece I’ve seen out there. At night, the children inside light up.
I can’t help but think about how much more meaningful this is now considering recent events in his country.
A mystery artist has been creating sculptures using natural stones high among the hills of England’s Lake District. This stone circle frames the view of Borrowdale