Swallows have nested in the sorting facility of the Idrija mercury smelter. Their presence in this site of industrial heritage is a reminder of nature’s resilience—birds as symbols of freedom and unrelenting movement.
mentors: prof. Marija Jenko, Maja Svetlik
lacemakers: Mira Guzelj, Milena Kalan Frančeškin, Marija N. Boškovič, Vera Kostanjšek, Anica Uršič, Marta Logar, Anica Loverčič, Valerija Krivec, Marica Kosmač, Albina Štucin
Faculty of Natural Sciences and Engineering, University of Ljubljana, Department of Textiles, Graphics, and Design, Chair of Textile and Clothing Design
thanks to: Metka Fortuna (Čipkarska šola Idrija)
photo: Maša Pirc & Lovro Ivančić