Kraina. The Land on the Edge
Artists Marta Adamowicz and Robert Motyka have been working with the Polish community to explore traditional Slavic art, folklore and myths. Examining further the physical and metaphorical notions of ‘home’ and belonging, they invited participants on a journey of self-discovery through a series of workshops using the traditional techniques of paper cut-outs. The artworks are later digitised and animated into a short film form with accompanying soundtrack by Davno. While reconnecting with the Slavic myths all are encouraged to revisit and reclaim the question “where are you from?”. The artists probe whether the old traditions are still relevant, and if re-reading them can contribute to how modern Eastern Europeans define themselves independently of imposed and often internalised stereotypes. The project is defined by nature’s cycle and follows the calendar of the old festivals that relate to the crucial elements in human life: death, rebirth, love and hope.