We started the day with Polish language class, and then set out for Lodz, Krystian's hometown and a center for the film industry in Poland. There is also quite a community of artists here.We met our van driver today, also named Krystian. Our first stop in Lodz wa at the Manufaktura, a former textiles factory repurposed as dining, shopping and play space.
We walked to an art installation called
Rose, which consists of entire buildings covered with a mosaic of mirrors in the pattern of roses. This piece is dedicated to a little girl named Rose who went blind at a young age.
There was a mural of fairy tales in one courtyard, and a sculpture based on a famous Polish poem called
Kiss My Ass!
All along Piotrkowska Street were stars in the pavement representing famous Polish actors, directors and musicians. We stopped at a sculpture of the famous composer Artur Rubenstein, and Dorena gave him a hug.
We got back in the van and headed to Poznan, arriving in time for a late dinner and a walk around the square.
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