Tomasz Dobiszewski

Shapes of divergence [with Anna Krukowska]
site-specific installation, stones, paint, charcoal drawing

In some cultures and symbolism, stone is identified with strength, steadfastness, independence and perseverance. Is often associated with the earth element, which symbolises stability and permanence.
In the context of rebellion, stone can be seen as a symbol of resistance against the authority or tradition that the individual is rebelling against. The stone can also be used as a weapon, which emphasises its strength and association with the struggle for freedom. It is a symbol of the struggle against a nomen omen petrifying reality. There are also numerous historical and literary examples where stones have been used as symbols of rebellion and revolution, such as in the biblical story of David and Goliath, where David kills the giant Goliath by throwing a stone at him from a slingshot.

In the Shapes of divergence project, we worked in multiple ways with the stones found in and around Antofagasta. We want to draw attention to stones which, on the one hand, are silent witnesses of the world’s past history and, on the other hand, are a symbolic tool to fight against an unjust present, to fight for a better future.

supported by:
The Eugeniusz Geppert Academy of Art and Design in Wroclaw
Adam Mickiewicz Institute