SlavTech
Victoria Marinova

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Ilica 85
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Utorak
19:00 – 23:00 sati
Project
This installation proposal is deeply inspired by a grandmother's legacy and Slavic culture. The *milje* is a unique decorative item found in various Slavic countries, each with its own tradition. Baby Lasagna's performance at Eurovision clearly highlighted the international prevalence of this practice.
The author was particularly fascinated by the way older people interact with technology. There was once an interesting tradition of covering household televisions and telephones with handmade *milje*. Although this tradition was naively considered obsolete, the author saw the opposite. Older people often treat their possessions with respect. For instance, the author's grandmother, shortly before her death, received a laptop and created a special *milje* to cover it, protecting it from dust according to her own logic. This event prompted reflection on how technological advancement is often taken for granted, and how equal care is not given to devices.
Therefore, the author decided to create an installation that combines nostalgia and futurism, directly inspired by this tradition. The installation envisages two parallel lines: one with classic, and the other with new devices such as televisions, telephones, and radios, all covered with *milje*. The main purpose of the installation is to encourage visitors to re-evaluate the changing relationship with technology, and also to embrace this charming Slavic grandmother's tradition. The project is intended for visitors of all age groups.
Author
A graphic designer and photographer from Bulgaria. In their work, they enjoy combining different media. Their main objective is to create projects that, in addition to aesthetic qualities, also evoke emotion in observers. They believe that art is not only meant to be beautiful, but also to encourage questioning, feeling, and analysis.


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