A unique sculpture has been restored on the Landscape Alley in Kyiv, which remained damaged for two years due to an act of vandalism. A feature of the updated statue is a bionic prosthesis instead of a lost hand. WomanEL tells how “The Little Prince” became a symbol of resilience and modern realities.
The author of the work, the famous Ukrainian sculptor Kostyantyn Skrytutsky, announced that from now on “The Little Prince” has a bionic prosthesis instead of a lost hand. The figure, which stood without a limb for two years after the act of vandalism, has received a new life thanks to the “Hold My Hand” project. Activists and artists joined forces to remind us of the consequences of war.
How the Little Prince Became a Symbol of Resilience: A New Life for a Sculpture with a Bionic Prosthesis. Source: Instagram
According to activist and cultural heritage defender Dmitry Perov, the Little Prince with a prosthesis symbolizes the realities of today, when war destroys lives and leaves unforgettable wounds.
This sculpture has become not only part of the urban landscape, but also a reminder of resilience in the face of challenges. Now it will also symbolically protect the Landscape Alley from development, – noted Perov.
The return of the “Little Prince” is not only a gesture of restoration, but also a call to preserve cultural monuments that add uniqueness and soul to the city.
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