Dlouha street – Floating Lady Vinok

Where: This artwork is hanging on Dlouha street on cables, close to the popular Roxy club and near where Dlouha street intersects with Revolucni street in Prague 1, GPS: 50.09061642330392, 14.425880902338385

What: This artwork is on its current location from 2022 and shows a female figure with a head decoration and is named “Vinok”. She is dedicated to all mothers affected by the war in Ukraine.

The name Vinok comes from a traditional Ukrainian headdress made of flowers. While the tradition of wearing these wreaths dates back to pre-christian Slavic times, it also in recent times became a symbol of protest during the revolution and anti-war demonstrations in Ukraine.

The artwork is made from interconnected steel wires. The use of the materials creates a bit of a ghostly appearance, both beautiful as well as scary. By suspending it above the street, the artist wants passersby to pause and contemplate on the impact of the war and the suffering it causes for mothers.

“Vinok” is a private undertaking by the artist, with support of her friends.

Who: The artist’s name is Veronika Psotková (Opava, 1981). She is Czech. Most of her artworks are realistic figurative sculptures made from wires and strongly influenced by pop culture. She uses autobiographical and everyday situations themes as an inspiration. Her works often make use of the exhibition space, inside as well as outside, and becomes part of it. Her artwork has been in many national and international exhibitions.

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