Andrei Halias

Sculpture "Girl with an Owl", located in the <a href="https://findit.city/en/belarus/minsk/leisure/tourism/sights/58/description">Trinity Suburb of Minsk</a>, is one of the most symbolic and mysterious compositions of the capital. This creation by the famous Belarusian sculptor Leonid Zilber not only adorns the historic part of the city but has also become its unofficial symbol. The bronze sculpture harmoniously blends with the surrounding landscape, attracting the attention of both tourists and locals with its deep philosophical idea.

The composition consists of several elements, each filled with special meaning. The central figure is a fragile girl standing barefoot on a fern. She holds an owl in her hand, whose wings play a key role in the composition: one wing is curved, symbolizing protection, while the other is spread wide, pointing the way. This image is often interpreted as an allegory of the search for life's path, where the wisdom of the owl helps overcome obstacles.

The sculpture is surrounded by numerous details, each adding its own philosophical undertone. Three buds on the fern, despite the scientific fact that ferns do not bloom, symbolize the mythical "paparats-kvetka," which, according to Slavic legends, brings happiness and the fulfillment of desires. Nearby is a lizard, which, according to one interpretation, symbolizes material well-being and wealth.

The composition is set on three boulders – not a random choice, as the sculpture is located in the Trinity Suburb. The number three permeates the entire composition: three stones, three buds, three key symbols – the muse (the girl), glory (the fern), and wealth (the lizard). This makes the sculpture not just a decorative element but a deep philosophical parable, where each person can choose what is most important to them.

An urban legend associated with this sculpture adds a special magic to it. They say that every poet passing by must choose between the symbols: muse, glory, wisdom, or wealth. For many, this place becomes a reason for philosophical reflection and a search for answers to life's eternal questions.

Sculpture "Girl with an Owl" is an integral part of a walk through the Trinity Suburb, one of the most picturesque and historically significant areas of Minsk. A stroll along the cobbled streets of this district, with its houses under tiled roofs and numerous museums, becomes even more memorable thanks to this unique sculpture, which invites you to pause, reflect, and be imbued with its symbolism.

《女孩与猫头鹰》雕塑，位于<a href="https://findit.city/cn/belarus/minsk/leisure/tourism/sights/58/description">明斯克的特罗伊茨科耶郊区</a>，是首都最具象征性和神秘的雕塑之一。这是著名的白俄罗斯雕塑家列昂尼德·齐尔伯的作品，不仅装饰了城市的历史部分，还成为了它的非正式象征。青铜雕塑与周围的景观和谐融合，以其深刻的哲学思想吸引了游客和当地居民的注意。

该雕塑由多个元素组成，每个元素都有独特的意义。中央人物是一个脆弱的女孩，光脚站在蕨类植物上。她手中拿着一只猫头鹰，其翅膀在构图中起着关键作用：一只翅膀弯曲，象征着保护，另一只翅膀则完全张开，指引着道路。这个形象常被解读为对寻找人生道路的隐喻，猫头鹰的智慧帮助人们克服障碍。

雕塑周围有许多细节，每一个都增加了自己的哲学意味。蕨类植物上的三个花蕾，尽管科学上蕨类植物不会开花，但它们象征着传说中的“帕帕拉茨花”，据斯拉夫传说，它能带来幸福和愿望的实现。旁边还有一只蜥蜴，据一种解释，它象征着物质财富和富足。

该雕塑安置在三块巨石上——这并非偶然的选择，因为它坐落在特罗伊茨科耶郊区。数字“三”贯穿整个雕塑：三块石头、三个花蕾、三个关键符号——缪斯（女孩）、荣耀（蕨类植物）和财富（蜥蜴）。这使得雕塑不仅仅是一个装饰元素，而是一个深刻的哲学寓言，每个人都可以选择对自己最重要的东西。

与这座雕塑相关的城市传说为其增添了一种特殊的魔力。据说，每个经过的诗人都必须在这些象征中做出选择：缪斯、荣耀、智慧或财富。对许多人来说，这个地方成为了哲学沉思和寻找生活永恒问题答案的契机。

《女孩与猫头鹰》雕塑是特罗伊茨科耶郊区漫步的不可或缺的一部分，这里是明斯克最具风景和历史意义的地区之一。在这个地区的鹅卵石街道上漫步，屋顶下的房子和众多博物馆更加令人难忘，而这座独特的雕塑邀请人们停下来，反思并感受它的象征意义。