An old wooden house in Zgon, Poland, surrounded by extraordinary artworks, will surely make you stop by. Both real and surreal, these sculptures fill every corner of the garden, curiously observing visitors. More than just pieces of art, they form a composition with an incredible story behind them.
The creator of these artworks is Adam Szubski (1931-2008), a former stonemason who also worked with metal and various mixed materials. The sculptures depict friends and acquaintances of Szubski, many of whom were also inhabitants of Zgon, immortalized in various poses. Some sit near the house, others seem lost in the nearby meadow, and most stand in the garden, as if they once visited and never left. Notably, a few busts are creatively arranged on the ladder, forming an extraordinary composition. Their frozen expressions, combined with the effects of decay, give the place a haunting, timeless quality. Aptly named “the homestead of ghosts” in an article by fellow searchers of spontaneous art, this description perfectly captures the atmosphere of this unique site.
