Comments on the sketch of the statue of patriot Phan Boi Chau

Attending the meeting were members of the Art Council for the construction of the statue, representatives of the investor, the People's Committee of Nam Dan district, the unit that created the sketch of the monument model and descendants of Phan Boi Chau. Photo: Phuoc Anh

At the meeting, the unit that drafted the monument model introduced the second draft, with many additions and edits according to the comments of the Art Council in previous meetings.

Accordingly, the pedestal is made of natural stone; the statue has a slightly leaning figure, showing a "dynamic" posture; the statue is dressed in a turban, a traditional dress, wearing glasses, holding a book in the right hand, and a clenched left hand, exuding simplicity and dignity, but at the same time also showing the integrity and determination of a person dedicated to the nation.

The sketch of the statue was carefully examined and studied by members of the Art Council, descendants of Mr. Phan, etc., and many comments and discussions were made. Regarding the advantages, the members attending the meeting basically agreed that the second sketch was more soulful and beautiful than the first sketch.

Second sketch of the statue. Photo: Phuoc Anh

However, looking at the overall picture, the statue has not yet conveyed the stern and serious personality of Phan Boi Chau; the costume design is somewhat inappropriate for the historical period... In addition, many opinions have been given about the details on the statue's face, the folds of the shirt, the posture of holding the book...

The members of the art council also emphasized that currently in the Memorial Site of patriotic scholar Phan Boi Chau (Nam Dan), a portrait of him is being kept, and the creative unit needs to closely follow this image for design.

Listening and recording the opinions at the meeting, the creative unit affirmed that it will carry out the Phan Boi Chau statue project with passion and deep affection for the patriotic scholar. After this meeting, the creative unit will proceed with editing, supplementing and moving on to the step of releasing soil and plaster, the expected implementation time is 2 months./.