The idea for the sculpture, its first collage sketches and colour palette, presented in a limited edition for this exhibition, belong to the Ukrainian-Danish artist and architect Prof. Sergei Sviatchenko (Denmark/Ukraine).
When the first bombs fell on Kiev and my Kharkiv, I wrote this poem,which then became a continuation of the idea for the monument to HOPE.
We lost EVERYTHING in just one minute And only the sky above our headWe will take it with us And we will live with it for a long time Until the sun with its rays Will write on it FAITH HOPE LOVESergei Sviatchenko
The pigeon is a well-known symbol used in many cultures, dating back to ancient Mesopotamia, where it was a symbol of purity, light, peace, and love. According to Biblical Genesis, the dove was released by Noah after the Flood to find the earth. It returned with an olive leaf. Since then, the dove carrying an olive branch in its beak had meanings associated with joy and hope. Later this symbol became a political symbol, a symbol of peace and hope for the best. Throughout history, art has played a role in many wars, reflecting on events and influencing them. Art unites people around a sense of national identity, reduces conflict, demonstrates cultural strength, and as a physical symbol it gives people a place to meet and communicate and understand each other.
The bronze sculpture "Hope", measuring 400 x 300 x 180 cm, is an interpretation of the dove of peace with an olive branch in its beak, planned to be unveiled in the international sculpture park in Silkeborg, Denmark in 2024.Authors: Artist, architect Prof Sergei Sviatchenko (b. 1952), (UA/DK).Sculptor Egor Zigura (b.1984), (UA)