“Az iskolák körül az elvágyódás / gyermekálmai repkednek / szerteszét.” These words offer a glimpse into the essence of Wekerlei Térvers 3. Sculpture.
Here before us stands Wekerlei Térvers 3. It is more than just art. It is a piece of community history. This unique creation emerged from the ideas and efforts of volunteers. The local government supported its realization with two million forints.
Wekerlei Térvers is a series of ten artistic creations. They form a novel art architectural environmental experience here in Wekerletelep. The sculptures share a common thread. Each one features a verse excerpt on its base.
The team sought new purpose for carved wood elements back in 2012. The original installation was called “Megfagyott Muzsikusok”. It was unveiled in 2009. It contained 21 columns. By 2012 this artwork had deteriorated.
They looked for locations and wrote poems. They developed visual representations for their poems. The team also considered safety and structural integrity. This led to the creation of the Wekerlei Térvers series.
Let us focus on this sculpture Wekerlei Térvers 3. It is also known as “Pillangó”. This translates to “Butterfly”. The sculpture embodies thoughts and dreams. It captures the longing around schools. The artwork embodies scattered childhood dreams.
The creators of Wekerlei Térvers 3 include several talented individuals. Bank Róbert is an economist and creative expert. Csóka Eszter is a puppeteer and drama pedagogue. Fazekas Csaba is an architect. Ivancsics László is a civil engineer and handyman. Romhányi András is a folk artist. Somlói Judit is an architect and president of WTE. Szebenyi Marianna is an organizer and trainer. Urmai László is a graphic artist and painter. Varádi Balázs is an economist.
The “Jelfák az úton” installation offers a complex artistic experience. It is architectural and environmental too. The project received support from the local municipality.
As we reflect on Wekerlei Térvers 3, consider its journey. It evolved from old materials. It transformed into a symbol of community. It is also a testament to artistic innovation.