SKOVORODA FOUNTAIN
ABOUT THE PROJECT
As a part of the project, a unique sculptural composition of granite and bronze, the Skovoroda Fountain, dedicated to the 300th anniversary of the outstanding Ukrainian philosopher is being created. The work began in 2021, but the current events forced to suspend the creation of the sculpture.
CONCEPT
Skovoroda’s idea of a «philosophical source» is a metaphor that reflects his belief that divine grace is shared equally to everyone, poured impartially and fairly, and does not depend on the size of the vessel, that is, the person who receives it.
Preservation and protection of the cultural code of Ukraine is everyone’s task. Installing a modern sculptural interpretation of the «philosophical source» of our outstanding compatriot in the center of Ukrainian capital will contribute to this task in the best manner.
The metaphoric Skovoroda Fountain is also depicted on the 500-hryvnia banknote
«It took us a long time to choose the project and to find a person who would deeply feel Skovoroda’s work, his philosophy, attitude to life and, thus, could reproduce the ideas of the great artist, show their scale and importance, emphasize the relevance of his ideas for the modern world. We looked at many proposals and chose the option suggested by the Odesa sculptor,» said the founder of the Foundation, Denys Paramonov.
The author of the monument is an honored artist of Ukraine, a famous sculptor Mykhailo Reva
Preservation and protection of the cultural code of Ukraine is everyone's task
CREATION PROCESS
The fountain will be almost 4 meters high. The block of Brazilian granite used to create it weighed about 20 tons.
The grain and base were cut on a machine with a special diamond wire continuously for 30 hours. The central element of the composition – the grain – weighs about 15 tons.
«This is a very rare form, in general it can be called a unique case when such a large fountain stands on such a small base», said Mykhailo Reva.
The composition of granite and bronze is based on grain with built-in vases and amphorae of various sizes. The form reflects Hryhori Skovoroda’s idea of a “philosophical source”, wherefrom the Lord pours his grace equally to everyone, regardless of the size of the vessel – the person who receives it.
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The new educational institution was officially opened by Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov together with Tetiana Myronenko, Head of the Administration of the Nemyshlianskyi District. At the invitation of the city authorities, Iryna Litkevych, President of the Denys Paramonov Charity Foundation, attended the celebration at the school.
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