Ice gardens, in which flowers and other plants are frozen, are subject to entropy and temperature conditions. As the ice sculptures and their inner gardens melt, they constantly change, although these changes are almost imperceptible to the naked eye. The melting process and the consequent transformation of the gardens are captured with a camera and later compiled into a recording that allows us to experience the entire process in a short period of time, essentially as a complete moving image. The ground, the foundation on which the ice structures were placed, becomes a bearer of the record of the entire process—a sort of memory of it. Over time, the ice as a living substance disappears, leaving behind colourful floral imprints on the ground. The Ice gardens are located in frequented areas in the city centre, allowing for chance encounters and unforeseen interactions with passers-by.
Photo: Maša Pirc / BIEN
Elena Fajt works in the fields of textile and clothing design, visual arts and costume design. After completing her studies in textile and clothing design at the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Engineering, University of Ljubljana, she began her creative career as a costume designer. Her oeuvre includes more than sixty theatrical and dance costumes on domestic and foreign stages, as well as several film costumes. Since 2000, she has been developing the Lasnine / Hairsense art project. She is the initiator of the award-winning creative platform shirting…, which establishes a sustainable clothing model. She is the co-editor of the first scientific study on fashion in Slovenia – “Fashion and culture of clothing” and the recipient of several awards. Since 2008 he has been teaching at the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Engineering, University of Ljubljana.
Thanks to: Cvetličarna Gardenia Agrokor d.o.o., Arboretum Volčji Potok, Interspar
