{"id":3634,"date":"2021-11-27T19:45:29","date_gmt":"2021-11-27T19:45:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/galerijajaksic.com\/croatias-rose-sculpture-by-lovre-jaksic-in-vukovar\/"},"modified":"2026-06-16T20:53:17","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T20:53:17","slug":"croatias-rose-sculpture-by-lovre-jaksic-in-vukovar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/galerijajaksic.com\/en\/croatias-rose-sculpture-by-lovre-jaksic-in-vukovar\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201eCroatia\u2019s Rose\u201c sculpture in Vukovar"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t\t<style type='text\/css'>\n\t\t\t\t#sc_gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t#sc_gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\t\twidth: 33.33%;\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t#sc_gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t#sc_gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\/* see sc_gallery() in 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data-end=\"64\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"64\">\u201cCroatian Rose\u201d \u2013 A Sculpture by Lovre Jak\u0161i\u0107 in Vukovar<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"66\" data-end=\"481\">Among projects that transcend artistic value and become lasting symbols of remembrance, the sculpture \u201cCroatian Rose\u201dholds a special place. Created by academic sculptor <a href=\"https:\/\/galerijajaksic.com\/en\/lovre-jaksic\/\"><strong>Lovre Jak\u0161i\u0107<\/strong><\/a>, this stone monument stands in front of the National Memorial Hospital in Vukovar, a location of profound significance that serves as a permanent reminder of the suffering endured during the Croatian War of Independence.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"483\" data-end=\"892\">The sculpture was created in memory of Ru\u017eica Markoba\u0161i\u0107, her unborn son Antun, and all pregnant women and their unborn children who lost their lives during the war in Croatia. Through its serene form and powerful symbolism of motherhood, life, and hope, \u201cCroatian Rose\u201d speaks a universal language of emotion, inviting visitors to remember and honour the innocent victims of war with dignity and respect.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"894\" data-end=\"1432\">The project was realised thanks to the dedication and perseverance of Lidija Dugan, Ante \u010caljku\u0161i\u0107, and the organisation \u201cCroatia for Life\u201d (Hrvatska za \u017eivot). Several years ago, they launched an initiative and fundraising campaign to erect this monument. Through voluntary contributions from citizens in Croatia and abroad, the necessary funds were collected, making this memorial entirely financed by public donations. This fact further highlights its significance and the widespread support it received from the community.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1921\">The unveiling ceremony took place in front of the Vukovar hospital, a place that became a symbol of both suffering and extraordinary courage during the war. One of the most emotional moments of the event was the unveiling of the sculpture by Ru\u017eica\u2019s daughter, who was only thirteen years old at the time of her mother\u2019s murder. Having been evacuated from Vukovar in time, she survived the war and today serves as a living link between the tragedy of the past and the hope of the future.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1923\" data-end=\"2369\">Carved\u00a0from white Bra\u010d stone in pur <a href=\"https:\/\/klesarskaradionica-jaksic.hr\/en\"><strong>workshop<\/strong><\/a>, the sculpture depicts a pregnant woman in a calm and protective pose. Its gentle lines, purified form, and minimalist expression are characteristic of Lovre Jak\u0161i\u0107\u2019s sculptural style. Rather than focusing on tragedy, the artist chose to emphasise life, maternal love, and human dignity. As a result, the sculpture leaves a profound impression on visitors and creates a space for quiet reflection and remembrance.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2371\" data-end=\"2765\">\u201cCroatian Rose\u201d is the second public sculpture by Lovre Jak\u0161i\u0107 installed in Vukovar. The first was the bust of Jean-Michel Nicolier, the French volunteer who fought for Croatia and whose monument stands near the bridge bearing his name. Both works share a common purpose: preserving collective memory and paying tribute to individuals whose lives left an indelible mark on Croatian history.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2767\" data-end=\"3117\">The choice of Bra\u010d stone adds another layer of symbolism. Its durability, strength, and timeless beauty make it an ideal material for memorial sculptures and public monuments. For centuries, Bra\u010d stone has been used in the construction of churches, public buildings, and monuments, and in this case it becomes the bearer of a deeply moving story.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3119\" data-end=\"3595\">Today, \u201cCroatian Rose\u201d is an important part of Vukovar\u2019s memorial landscape. It is not only a work of art but also a lasting reminder of the value of human life, the strength of motherhood, and the importance of preserving the memory of the victims of the Croatian War of Independence. Through the combination of masterful sculpture, powerful symbolism, and the enduring beauty of Bra\u010d stone, a monument has been created that will preserve this memory for generations to come.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cCroatian Rose\u201d \u2013 A Sculpture by Lovre Jak\u0161i\u0107 in Vukovar Among projects that transcend artistic value and become lasting symbols of remembrance, the sculpture \u201cCroatian Rose\u201dholds<span class=\"excerpt-hellip\"> [\u2026]<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3609,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[49,52],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/galerijajaksic.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3634"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/galerijajaksic.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/galerijajaksic.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/galerijajaksic.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/galerijajaksic.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3634"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/galerijajaksic.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3634\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4896,"href":"https:\/\/galerijajaksic.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3634\/revisions\/4896"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/galerijajaksic.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3609"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/galerijajaksic.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3634"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/galerijajaksic.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3634"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/galerijajaksic.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3634"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}