Technique: Handmade paper flower

Year of creation: Project linked to the socio-educational action “Daffodils” organized since 2013 by the Museum of the History of Polish Jews POLIN

Context: An action commemorating the anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising

General description: The design consists of a yellow paper daffodil. The flower consists of several petals that are triangular in shape with a rounded base. The petals overlap in layers, creating a three-dimensional model.

Detailed description: the design is in the form of a small three-dimensional flower. It is composed of five petals in the shape of pointed ovals. The petals overlap in layers, tapering to the neck. The model consists only of the flower, it has no stem or leaves. The paper used to make the daffodil is matte, smooth and uniformly yellow.

The paper daffodil designed by Helena Czernek is a symbol of the “Daffodils” campaign, organized by the POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews since 2013. The flower refers to the gesture made by Marek Edelman, the last leader of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, who every April 19 placed a bouquet of yellow daffodils at the Monument to the Ghetto Heroes. The daffodil has become a universal symbol of remembrance of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising and of solidarity and respect for its participants

The daffodil is not only an expression of tribute, but also a form of education - distributed during anniversary celebrations, it reminds us of history.

Audiodescription text: Emilia Szymanska

Audiodescription consultation: Adrian Wyka