Wall mural in Istvan's kitchen. A surreal orange bird with enormous wings singing over the city.
Istvan Sky, a Hungarian musician, possessed many talents: he wrote beautiful poetry, composed soulful music, and played numerous instruments masterfully, including guitar, sarod, tambura, zither, harmonica, kalimba, flute, hang drum, shamanic frame drum, and more.
Istvan Sky saw the meaning of his life in love. This sense of purpose permeates his work. He loved everything around him: people, nature, the sun, the rain, but especially music. Music was his heart — loving and compassionate — and he believed it to be divine, “making the path easier.” Istvan lived in harmony with himself, and when he sang, he was simply happy.
We hope that Istvan will live not only in our memory, but also in this warm and peaceful place.
Invitation
If this project resonates with you, we invite you to share your thoughts, ideas, and suggestions.
Signature Collection
We are collecting signatures to help accelerate this project.
The Istvanplatz memorial project faces several challenges. One of them is the presence of telephone distribution cabinets in front of the site, which need to be removed. Additionally, official permission is required to install the Istvandukt memorial. To address these issues, various authorities must be contacted.
We believe that public support can positively influence these decisions. Therefore, we invite all admirers of Istvan’s creativity and philosophy, his students and followers, to add their signature. You may use one of the prepared forms or a blank sheet. Signed sheets can be sent by post. This signature entails no obligation — it is only for the history of Istvanplatz. You may write in any language. Thank you for your participation!
Address:
István Sky Home in Germany
Obere Silberstrasse 35/37
D-07973 Greiz
Germany
The creation of the memorial composition “Istvandukt” and the restoration of the Victor Dietel building are long-term cultural and community projects.
Any voluntary support helps bring them closer to realization.
We sincerely thank you!
Current fundraising status:
All funds are used exclusively for:
• procurement of materials
• production of molds
• bronze casting
• transportation
No expenses are allocated for marketing, administration, or ancillary purposes.
All contributions are voluntary and imply no obligations.
Material Donations
We also gratefully accept material donations. For the creation of the sculptures, scrap copper and tin are especially needed. If you can help, please contact us.
Location of Istvanplatz
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Interesting
Istvanplatz in front of the Victor Dietel apartment building in Greiz — a Istvan Sky memorial project.
Repair and restoration of bracket clock with a verge escapement, is activated by a fusee (snail) and chain.
Threading attachment for Schaublin 70 handmade 2016 by Alexander Babel.
Car-PC for Mercedes Е Klasse W211. Designed and manufactured 2014
Contact
Alexander Babel is autodidakt as designer, engineer, precision mechanic, toolmaker, watchmaker and goldsmith.
