Pawel WOCIAL (b. 1977) & Kamila TUSZYÑSKA, "Where Fake was Born. The New Venus of Willendorf" (Mini Venus), 2019

acrylic, polyester, polyester resin, metal; height: 37 cm;
printed author's sticker on bottom with description: Paweł Wocial / Kamila Tuszyńska / "WHERE FAKE WAS BORN / - MINI / VENUS / EGZ: 14/40 2019 (pen and pen) edition: 14/40.

Mini Venus is a miniature of the sculpture "Where Fake was Born. The New Venus of Willendorf," presenting a contemporary interpretation of the goddess Venus of Willendorf, reaching an impressive height of 3.85 meters. This unique sculpture was first presented at the Nord Art 2018 exhibition in Germany. It is a subtle fusion of Paleolithic sculpture with the pulsating energy of pop culture. Symbolizing fertility and abundance, the sculpture poses the question of choosing between a fake and an original. The concept of fake, in this context, does not imply inferior quality or lack of authenticity, but plays a key role in the decision-making process. The sculpture "Where Fake was Born. The New Venus of Willendorf" is featured in pink imitation Crocs for a reason. The reason for using the symbolism of Crocs in the sculpture is how often they are subjected to attempts at counterfeiting.