On Wednesday, April 24 the main artist of Vladivostok Paul Shugurov during a press conference, presented to reporters the option of sculpture Katyusha rockets, which will appear in the city, and told what the square in Morgorodka where to set the heroine of your favorite song.
Recall Katyusha elected during the first city competition urban sculptures. In terms of competition, the authoritative jury had to determine which of the eight models submitted for the contest more than anything reflects the image of the heroine of the song. The discussion and summing up and taken into account views of a broad urban community — was organized on the eve of the vote on the Internet as well as in the gallery «Arka», where an exhibition of models. The turnout of more than seven thousand people.
As Paul Shugurov, the largest number of votes given to the work of Alexander deserted, which was created in the popular, very distinctive style. A lot of votes received and the girl with an accordion. «This choice suggests that the inhabitants of the city — very positive, optimistic attitude, and that people today would like to decorate the monuments of Vladivostok is not so much how much that kind provocative art objects carrying the emotions and life — explains the main artist. — And it is a useful and important message to all of us will certainly appear in just such a work of art. »
In this case, the authoritative jury unanimously chose the work of Konstantin Novikov of St. Petersburg. Selection is based on the image of a lyrical song Katyusha Russian girl expecting a loved one, what they talked about all the panellists. Also key was the opinion of the Chairman Board of Veterans Jacob Kahn, who supported the same job. «This model best suits the image of the Katyusha, which is sung in the song of the year, the song related to the events of Khasan and the war,» — commented Jacob Kahn.
Paul also Shugurov said that now we are working on a project of improvement of the square, which should be another public venue, a place for meetings, tours and simply walks. There will be a swing overlooking the sea — romantic mood, square will be convenient for people with disabilities, and test it will invite guests in wheelchairs. And, more important, this little square with a statue will be quite far from the center — that such a policy is now the city authorities — to go to areas that create a cozy and beautiful grounds there. And this work is just beginning.
