Nine-Fingered One

Nine-Fingered One – Guardian of Imperfect Perfection

The sandstone sculpture Nine-Fingered One by Dalibor Šebesta celebrates uniqueness and individuality. The nine fingers are not presented as a flaw, but as a symbol of personal identity and a reminder that our differences are what shape each of us. Every person comes into the world with their own story, experiences, and distinctive traits that set them apart and can become a source of strength.

The upright form of the sculpture evokes a figure that, despite its apparent incompleteness, rises upward and seems to grow wings. The work speaks of the courage to accept oneself and transform one's uniqueness into an advantage. This monumental sandstone sculpture appears both solid and light, as if movement were emerging directly from the stone and reaching toward the sky.

Dalibor Šebesta, Nine-Fingered One, 2000
Božanov sandstone
130 × 52 × 52 cm
200 kg