Here stands the Cseh Tamás Statue a tribute to a beloved Hungarian singer songwriter and actor. It is located in St Gellért Square. The statue honors Tamás Cseh who passed away in 2009.
This bronze sculpture was created by István Majoros. It was unveiled in September 2013. The Cseh Tamás Statue stands in front of the Budapest Technical University CH Building.
Cseh Tamás had a deep fascination with Native American culture. In the early 1960s he and his friends created an “Indian territory”. This territory was located in a valley near Bakonybél in the Bakony Mountains. Each year they would build an Indian village there. His Indian name was “Smoke in his eyes”.
Initially the winning design for the statue depicted Cseh Tamás as an Indian. He would have been wearing breechclout to honor his love for Native American culture. This idea caused controversy. Family and friends asked for the design to be changed.
Now the Cseh Tamás Statue portrays a slim sad faced young man. He gazes towards the Danube. One hand rests on his heart. The other holds a guitar. His “Indian soul” is shown by his “shadow” carved into the pavement.
A stone next to the Cseh Tamás Statue bears an inscription. It includes Cseh Tamás’s name and his birth and death years 1943–2009. It also features a quote from a song. The quote reads “In this song there is nothing more. Nothing else just a street. That used to be my home. Or just a morning more” from Géza Bereményi.
Cseh Tamás and his family lived at 25 Bartók Béla Street for nearly 50 years. They lived on the first floor. Today the ground floor of that building houses the Faur Zsófi Gallery.
The Cseh Tamás Statue serves as a lasting reminder. It reminds us of his contributions to Hungarian music and culture. It stands as a testament to his unique artistic vision. It also reminds of his passion for Native American traditions. Take a moment to appreciate this tribute. Remember the legacy of Tamás Cseh.