Erinnerung/Vergessen Sculpture

What whispers louder than silence? Here at the Erinnerung/Vergessen Sculpture, we find a space where memory and forgetting intertwine. The very name, Erinnerung/Vergessen, sets the tone. It translates to Remembrance/Forgetting, a duality that resonates deeply with the human experience. The Erinnerung/Vergessen Sculpture itself is a granite artwork by Tamás Trombitás. It was installed in 2009. It serves as a point of reflection along the Besinnungsweg Fellbach. This “contemplation path” invites us to consider not only what we remember, but also what we choose to forget. While the specific history surrounding the creation of this particular sculpture remains elusive, its placement along the Besinnungsweg speaks volumes. This path is designed for contemplation. It encourages us to grapple with complex emotions and ideas. The Erinnerung/Vergessen Sculpture, therefore, becomes a focal point. It invites us to ponder our own relationship with memory and forgetting. How do we choose what to remember? And what are the consequences of forgetting? These questions linger in the air, much like the silence that often surrounds difficult histories. The granite itself, a material known for its durability and resistance, suggests the enduring nature of memory. Even as time passes and events fade, the stone remains, a tangible reminder of what once was. Yet, the very act of forgetting is also present here. It is woven into the fabric of the sculpture’s name and its purpose along the contemplative path. The Erinnerung/Vergessen Sculpture doesn’t offer easy answers. Instead, it invites us to engage in a dialogue. It is a dialogue with ourselves. A dialogue with history and a dialogue with the very nature of remembrance and forgetting.