Vodopád, Sandstone sculpture in Park Ivana Jilemnického, Prague, Czech Republic
Vodopád is a sandstone sculpture in Park Ivana Jilemnického that displays curved lines and organic shapes typical of modernist outdoor art. The work stands among trees and pathways, inviting visitors to walk around it and explore its surfaces from different positions.
The work was created in 1982 by Czech sculptor Ivan Jilemnický during a period when public art installations gained prominence in Prague neighborhoods. This era brought new appreciation for artworks in public spaces.
The sculpture demonstrates how outdoor artworks find their home in Czech parks as people walk through and discover them along paths. It sits naturally within green spaces where visitors encounter its forms from changing angles during their visits.
The park is easily reached by public transportation to Strašnice district, with pathways leading directly to the sculpture. Best results for photography come in late morning or early afternoon when light illuminates the forms most effectively.
The sandstone material absorbs moisture from the air, causing subtle color shifts over time that continuously transform the sculpture. This natural aging is part of the artwork itself, showing how nature and art interact.
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