We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Folk Paper Cut-outs Lab: Digital Edition, an international initiative supported by the National Recovery Plan (KPO). This project serves as a unique platform for artistic dialogue between Poland, Belarus, and Ukraine, using traditional folk art as a bridge for cooperation.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div> For over 150 years, the wycinanka (paper cut-out) has been a vital element of Slavic rural culture. Once used to decorate village cottages for the holidays, these intricate designs are now being reimagined through a digital lens.<\/p>\n The Digital Shift<\/strong> Digital Experts: Aleksandra Artyszuk and Bart\u0142omiej Polak.<\/strong><\/p>\n From Paper to Pixels<\/strong> Animate their paper designs into moving digital art. The Climax: A Symbolic Table<\/strong><\/p>\n The project culminates in a digital mapping installation presented during the Christmas season. In a deeply symbolic display, the animations will be projected onto a traditional white tablecloth. This flat, intimate presentation invites the audience to gather around “the table” as a community, witnessing the fusion of ancestral patterns and modern technology.<\/p>\n By moving these traditions online, the project ensures the resilience of folk art, allowing it to reach international audiences and survive even in times of crisis.<\/p>\n Financed by the European Union \u2013 NextGenerationEU \u2013 National Recovery Plan (KPO) for Culture.<\/p>\n<\/div>
\nTraditional masters are joining forces with digital experts to bring these delicate patterns into the 21st century. The laboratory welcomes renowned artists:<\/p>\n\n
\nThe goal is to empower traditional craftspeople with cutting-edge digital skills. Through workshops using accessible software, artists will learn to:<\/p>\n
\nBuild digital brands and communicate with global audiences via social media.
\nCollaborate remotely, overcoming political and logistical barriers to create a shared artistic vision.<\/p>\n