GOZD / FOREST urges us to watch, observe, perceive and act. Just as a forest connects individual trees into a community, a FOREST connects five authors and five creative worlds. The mosaic interweaving of different natural materials, textile techniques of weaving, felting, quilting, printing, dyeing with plants, spinning and crocheting in a joint art installation connects various artists working in the creative textile hub Kreativnice.
GOZD / FOREST bears the importance of the individual and his role in the community. Just as a single tree plays an important role in communication, coexistence and the formation of forest networks and ecosystems, the individual plays an important role within the community in which she lives. Open communication, mutual support, friendship, exchange, compassion and solidarity, sustainable attitude and responsible action are not self-evident, but key to survival.
The process of co-creation arose from the need to create their own space, find synergies between the authors and exchange creative practices. The textile installation aims to convey the story of sustainability, a responsible attitude towards the natural and social environment and the use of natural materials. Through several months of creation, a new, fresh, spring FOREST has been created. It meets visitors’ touches, various weather influences, natural and artificial light and other changes from the environment. GOZD / FOREST develops its story, tells about its history and previous outposts, its experiences and enriches itself with them. Just as each of us changes, grows, and ages, we gain experiences that make us alive.
The creative textile center of Kreativnice is located on Spodnji trg in Škofja Loka. It is a creative and working space, an exhibition and sales studio. It connects various artists, primarily those who build upon the rich textile heritage with a contemporary approach. In this way, it establishes a successful dynamic and inspiring work environment for the innovative development of new locally made textile products. It connects a group of women, textile designers and creators who express themselves in various textile techniques. The manual production of unique products from natural materials with high usable and aesthetic value and quality is what they all have in common. Their inspiration is the nature and the city of Škofja Loka, its history, cultural heritage and artistic charge.
