Przechodzący przez rzekę, Metal sculpture above Brda River in Bydgoszcz, Poland.
Przechodzący przez rzekę is a metal sculpture suspended on a rope stretched across the Brda River. The figure maintains its position through careful weight distribution along the cable.
The sculpture was unveiled on May 1, 2004, coinciding with Poland's accession to the European Union. The work became a symbol of this pivotal moment in the nation's integration.
The figure references a swallow, connecting to Szwalbe, a founder of the Pomeranian Philharmonic in Bydgoszcz. This design choice weaves the institution's history into the city's public art in a symbolic way.
The sculpture is visible from both sides of the Brda River and can be observed at any time of day. Multiple viewpoints along the riverbanks provide good angles to see the work.
The work was created by artist Jerzy Kedziora and demonstrates a carefully calculated weight distribution to balance on the stretched rope. The center of gravity is intentionally positioned below the support cable, allowing stable equilibrium without additional fastening.
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