"The "TEAR OF GRIEF" memorial is a rectangular bronze stele, 30m high, to be mounted on a stepped granite base with eleven sides. Its laconic form and clear outlines symbolize calm and peaceful life. At the same time, in the core of the monument there is a long tragically curved split depicting the drama of the tragedy. Inside the split is falling a big tear in honor of victims of the terrorist acts. The monument contains not only the memory for those who died, which will be kept for centuries, but also a hope that the civilized world will be able to withstand the horrendous threat of mass terrorism.
The artist believes, that in spite of the losses and sorrow for innocent victims, there are a lot of possibilities in the world to fight for humane values, and among them one of the most important is fighting against Evil through Art, that is understandable to all people on the planet. This is the principle idea of Zurab Tsereteli' s new monument. The artist always keenly feels and fervently responses to events that thrill the world. By his artworks he is contributing to make life more safe and beautiful.
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"The artist believes, that in spite of the losses and sorrow for innocent victims, there are a lot of possibilities in the world to fight for humane values, and among them one of the most important is fighting against Evil through Art, that is understandable to all people on the planet. This is the principle idea of Zurab Tsereteli' s new monument. The artist always keenly feels and fervently responses to events that thrill the world. By his artworks he is contributing to make life more safe and beautiful....."
IMHO, I find it a beautiful memorial to those who were taken from us that day....
In time, when the distance of that day cause us to lose perspective on the horror we experienced, future generations will be reminded.
The names of the souls lost will be forever engraved upon it, the flowing water symbolizing the tears we cried.....I think it is not only fitting, but beautiful in its simplicity and strength.
Thanks to the Russian goverment and its people for such a wonderful tribute and work of art.
