In 2023, the “Land Art on the Border” project culminated in a presentation of 11 unique works, the result of an artistic residency in Sławatycze, on the banks of the Bug River. Each story was woven from willow, moor grass (Molinia caerulea), and beeswax. These “conscious interventions” prioritized nature, celebrating the creative process under the guidance of Master Artist Mirosław Maszlanko.
Since these works are entirely biodegradable, they were designed to yield to the environment shortly after creation.
Funding & Credits:
Funded by: Ministry of Culture and National Heritage (National Centre for Culture – Kultura – Interwencje 2023).
Photography: Marcin Butryn and Fotoklub Podlaski.
Anna Szczygieł | A Good Place
“Sławatycze enchanted me, but I quickly realised the Bug River is now a place of tension—guarded by soldiers and wire. I wanted to reclaim that beauty. I wove a swing from willow and hung it over the water. In my mind’s eye, I see children playing here again, reminding us that despite the conflict, this remains a Good Place.”