#David Moješčík

[pagan-stitches]

Radka Ondrová, Bludička

“A bludička is a being, a blue or green light, luring people, sometimes with good, sometimes with bad intentions, always in odd numbers. In the Czech Republic they are also known as cvendy, rychmandle, zhubenčata (Moravia), zabončata, in Poland as biedniky, swietliky; in Russia as Ogonek. In English it is will-o-the-wisp, in French le feu follet.”

František Kaván, Bludička

“Like Rusalkas, they arise when an unbaptized child, a witch, or a murdered woman dies. Therefore, they are often found in cemeteries, or at places of murder or the resting place of the deceased. However, they are mostly associated with swamps and marshes, where they lure their victims.”

Julius Mařák, Bludička

“Sometimes they are helpful, they can help find the way home (and then they are very happy to be thanked, dance happily and shine more), or even show where the treasure is hidden. Especially if the wanderer promises to help them, or free them from the curse. What makes them angry is when a person whistles at them, then they become vengeful.”

Linda Čihařová, Bludičky

“In some regions, it is said that the soul, while in purgatory, has its abode in a tree, and when it dies before the end of purgatory, the soul remains as a wanderer. Protection against them is a shirt turned inside out, or walking with one foot in a rut. It also helps to throw crumbs in between.”

David Moješčík, Bludička

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[ghoermann]

Detail from David Moješčík: Eva, Nordart 2024

[chayda-personal]

Sculpture named “Levitace” (levitation) by David Moješčík. I pass it every day while travelling to school.

[ghoermann]

Detail from David Moješčík: Eva, Nordart 2024

[ghoermann]

David Moješčík: Eva, Nordart 2024