Boy With Thorn Sculpture History
In the world of art, sometimes a simple image can convey profound meaning. Boy With Thorn Sculpture is such a work. It uses the image of a boy and a thorn to reveal the truth of life where pain and perseverance coexist.
The sculpture was created in 1986 by German sculptor Peter Andres Ferry. based on a boy about 10 years old. He is naked and holds a thorn in his right hand, while his left arm is pressed tightly against his chest, as if he is trying his best to endure the pain. His facial expression was one of pain and unyielding determination.
The sculpture, placed outside Berlin’s Olympiastadion and is an important part of Berlin’s cityscape. It is not only a work of art, but also a public space installation that can be interpreted from various perspectives.