RESURRECTION#1
Valentin Bakadjiev
Art For Sustainable Future
14-30, Octobre, 2024
National Museum Boris Christoff, Sofia
Resurrection is a project born from the belief that art is a bridge between past, present and future, uniting people across cultures and generations. This project is created using broken fragments of handmade pottery, each piece representing centuries-old crafts and timeless human knowledge. By reimagining these fragments, Resurrection transforms them into a new mosaic composition, titled New Horizons, as a symbol of hope and rebirth. Each artwork is a visual reminder of the potential for renewal and the importance of sustainable action as we build our collective future. Resurrection incorporates pottery from two distinct traditions: Bulgaria and the Netherlands, blending elements from both cultures to celebrate a shared legacy of craftsmanship. In this period of transition, Resurrection reminds us that sustainability is a conscious commitment to the future. Each artwork emphasises the need to reshape our present practices, finding ways to meet our needs without compromising the well-being of future generations. Sustainability is about creating a world where both human creativity and the planet’s resources can thrive, in harmony.
Workshops: Continuing the Legacy of Transformation and Hope
The Resurrection workshops engage diverse groups in themes of transformation, sustainability, and reinvention. Held alongside the exhibition, these workshops extend the project’s mission by involving children, students, and prisoners. Separate workshops were carried out with students from New Bulgarian University, Ukrainian children living in Bulgaria and inmates at Stara Zagora Prison.
The project is supported by The Dutch Embassy in Sofia.
Craftsmanship by Atelier Art.E
