We made a short visit to the capital yesterday, taking advantage of the last "spring day," not even knowing what would awaken us today. Don't even try to guess - it's snowing! Damn snowflakes are all over the green fields and I was just asking for the rain few days ago... Seems like we are having serious misunderstood.
How ever yesterdays visit wasn't just about the trip, I had a photo gig!
(remember I complained about dropping out the professional photography)
Someone heard me well so I am back!
We shot a short video about the history of glass in one of the most gorgeous places - the Faculty of Fine Arts, sculpting department.
(If approved, I'll be happy to share it on Hive)
What brought me the most impatience to finish the filming as soon as possible is the courtyard of the faculty. Randomly scattered sculptured human bodies all over it. The main entrance is hidden behind these tall, some beheaded, some nakedly exposed musculature...
I'm not sure if they ended up there due to flaws or if they were just inadequate for a better location, but I am certain that they are an attention-grabbing detail that will catch your eye as soon as you enter the yard.
Spooky silence wrapped the whole building up, like if there are none of the present students.
Does art require stillness? Numerous cuts could be seen on his body and his face was cracked, but his hair showed the most details.
Long, curly lush hair tied in an imposing tail.
There is no marked date of carving, no dedication, total anonymity.
A set of nude male bodies that you must walk through if you want to access the college grounds and see where magic happens.
Long hallways leading to classrooms with high ceilings, dusty floors that were simply painted white, no seats, only plinths with newly carved sculptures.
From below, these two appear to have been purposefully separated from the crowd. What is immediately noticeable is that none of the sculptures' faces show any feelings; there is no smile, sorrow, confusion, or expression at all.
Women's bodies are most often sculpted in the form of Venus, with wide hips and narrow shoulders, a prominent soft belly at the bottom.
What was once considered the most desirable female body shape, today is the total opposite.
A few meters away from the naked army, it seems to me that a bunch of talkers and thinkers are sitting.
The majority of the statues are in a sitting position, and some only have heads remaining.
(which I assume are thinkers)
Thrown on top of each other, tightly placed next to each other, total confusion impression. However, with a little creativity, it can be seen that this is actually a conceptual setup as it should be.
This head seems to be waiting for an answer, which these two have only been thinking about for a decade or so....
(in my head that's what happens)
The three hours I spent in this yard flew by; I didn't get to see everything, and I wasn't even sure what to look at first.
We must have a reason to come back, though I wouldn't mind to have at least one shooting every weekend, at these or some other arty locations.
Just keep it still and less human crowdy.
