Cyryl the Independent Cat

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Cyryl the Independent Cat
The sculpture in 2012
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52°13′45.920″N 21°05′13.146″E / 52.22942222°N 21.08698500°E / 52.22942222; 21.08698500
LocationBalaton Park, Praga-South, Warsaw, Poland
DesignerBogna Czechowska
TypeStatue
MaterialBronze
Opening date29 May 2011

Cyryl the Independent Cat (Polish: Niezależny Kot Cyryl), also known as the Independent Cat Monument (Polish: Pomnik Niezależnego Kota), is a bronze statue of a cat in Warsaw, Poland, placed in the Balaton Park, within the district of Praga-South. It was designed by Bogna Czechowska, and unveiled on 29 May 2011.

History

The sculpture was proposed by Cztery Łapy pet magazine, and financed by several pet food producers. It was designed by Bogna Czechowska, who previously also made the Happy Dog Monument, also proposed by the magazine. The name was chosen in an online vote.[1][2]

The sculpture was unveiled on 29 May 2011.[2] Every year, in the anniversary of the event, the Cztery Łapy magazine gives "Cyryl" awards to people who help strey cats.[3]

Characteristics

The bronze sculpture depicts a stretching cat, with its head placed low, resting on its front paws, and its bottom risen up, and with a curly tail. It is placed on a stone. The sculpture is meant to symbolize strey cats, as well as, human love and respect to animals. It is placed in the Balaton Park, within the neighbourhood of Gocław in the district of Praga-South.[2]

  • The sculpture in 2012.
    The sculpture in 2012.

References

  1. ^ "Kocia niezależność jest fascynująca!". swiatkotow.pl (in Polish). 15 September 2011.
  2. ^ a b c "Niezależny Kot Cyryl ma już swój pomnik!". warszawa.naszemiasto.pl (in Polish). 29 May 2011.
  3. ^ "Pomnik Kota Niezależnego". pomnikniezaleznegokota.pl (in Polish). 10 March 2011.