Shoots in the park, steel sculpture, Park Na Solidaritě, Prague, Czech Republic
Shoots in the Park is a public artwork in Park Na Solidaritě composed of steel and granite forms that rise vertically throughout the green space. The elements are arranged to suggest plant growth emerging within the urban landscape.
The artwork was created between 1975 and 1981 by Pavel Vilímek and another unnamed artist during a period when public installations became central to urban design. This era shaped how many parks were developed across Czechoslovakia at that time.
The installation draws on regional stone materials to link contemporary artistic expression with local building traditions that residents recognize. This approach shows how modern public art can speak to established craft practices in the neighborhood.
The artwork is located within Park Na Solidaritě and connects easily to public transportation routes serving the Strašnice neighborhood. The installation sits in an open park with well-maintained pathways that allow visitors to explore the space on foot.
The vertical forms underwent material upgrades in 2015, showing how public artworks are maintained and refreshed over decades to ensure they endure. This renovation kept the original design concept while adapting the physical structure to modern standards.
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