Capital Tree

The composition of the tree and "scaffolding" creates a visual image that prompts reflection on the essence of the interaction between living nature and human creations, reminding us of the philosophical theories of dialectics. What is happening here: is it cooperation with nature, or its destruction, where humanity, seemingly allowed everything, stands as the victor? The solitary tree, marked with signs of damage yet still strong, reminds us of both the weakness and the strength of nature, and the necessity of interacting with it on cooperative terms. Nature not only knows how to defend itself but also how to be grateful for collaboration. This visual image also evokes the ideas of one of the philosophers of German idealism, Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, who viewed history as a process in which dialectical contradictions spur the development of human society and consciousness, with conflict serving as the engine of progress.

Therefore, let us be mindful and wise in our interactions with the living world around us, acting responsibly towards it on the path to the "absolute idea of freedom."

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