Models, Products and Scenarios illustrating co-creative processes between various fields of Crafts, Design, Arts and Science utilising traditional and technologically advanced techniques.
Zenica City Museum is organizing residencies where, over a period of six weeks, participating designers and other profiles will be guided through the process of researching the value of heritage, testing the possibilities of different materials, and producing an object – from traditional heritage bases through craftsmanship to new objects/exhibits.
During the residency by Oaza and Drugo more, artist Igor Eškinja investigated the history and ecological legacy of purple pigment production. Using these discarded shells, he created relief artworks that connect ancient myths, scientific research, and environmental concerns, turning a forgotten byproduct into a powerful medium for artistic expression.
Drugo more and Oaza are facilitating a project with SOLL, an AI designer, that will craft a bold narrative intertwining the Mediterranean mythology with futuristic innovation and culminate in a visionary initiative.
This residency by Drugo more and OAZA will see artist Robertina Šebjanič address the environmental impact of discarded weapons on oceans' seabeds. By focusing on Rijeka, within the Kvarner region in the Northern Adriatic Sea, the collaboration with local craftspeople, scientists, and civil society will result in showcasing research outcomes at a global scale.
The residency facilitated by the Zenica City Museum provided a unique space to examine the intersection of heritage and contemporary design, combining heritage design with goldsmithing / jewellery making.
The residency by Zenica City Museum brings together product design student Adin Alispahić and blacksmith Miran Matošević to collaborate on creating innovative metal and woodwork pieces inspired by traditional Bosnian crafts, which will be used for a new permanent exhibition of the Zenica City Museum.
The fifth edition of the AND Fair: Abandon Normal Devices in Rijeka will feature an intriguing showcase of various devices and objects, along with a rich program of workshops for both children and adults.