expression experiment expansion
expression experiment expansion
expression experiment expansion
expression experiment expansion
STARA PLANINA - NOVEMBER
In November 2025, we carried out our third and final research visit, on Stara Planina. Our hosts, Dragan and Dejan from the Stara Planina Environmental Protection Society, ensured that over the course of three days we were able to see, experience, and learn extensively about the region. During the first day, we met Sergej Ivanov, owner of the “Magarija” farm in Dimitrovgrad, and spoke with him about both his work with animals and his activist engagement. The remainder of the day was spent visiting abandoned villages, exploring the Rosomača Canyon, and learning about forest ecosystems from our guides.
Despite rainy weather, the second day included visits to the Tupavica Waterfall, the village of Dojkinci, and the Kozji Kamen viewpoint overlooking Zavojsko Lake. The day concluded with moments of rest, shared tea, and rosehips collected during our walk. The final day was dedicated to field work. We traveled to the Temska Monastery, where we participated in a pedunculate oak planting action, addressing an issue of long-term environmental importance. We also visited the Museum of the Defense of the Rivers of Stara Planina, gaining deeper insight into an environmental struggle that has been ongoing for more than fifty years. We extend our sincere gratitude to our hosts for their generosity, care, and openness, and for ensuring that throughout the visit we were never left cold or hungry.
Despite rainy weather, the second day included visits to the Tupavica Waterfall, the village of Dojkinci, and the Kozji Kamen viewpoint overlooking Zavojsko Lake. The day concluded with moments of rest, shared tea, and rosehips collected during our walk. The final day was dedicated to field work. We traveled to the Temska Monastery, where we participated in a pedunculate oak planting action, addressing an issue of long-term environmental importance. We also visited the Museum of the Defense of the Rivers of Stara Planina, gaining deeper insight into an environmental struggle that has been ongoing for more than fifty years. We extend our sincere gratitude to our hosts for their generosity, care, and openness, and for ensuring that throughout the visit we were never left cold or hungry.
KOLUBARA DISTRICT - OCTOBER
In October 2025, we spent four days in the Kolubara District, visiting Valjevo, Lelić, the Gradac River Gorge, Mionica, Ključ, and Vreoci. Through our collaboration with the Women’s Association of the Kolubara District, we gained direct insight into the challenges faced by women in Serbia, particularly those living in smaller, rural communities.
Throughout the visit, we traveled, walked, absorbed the yellow days of autumn, gathered burdock and mint, drew, and learned how to ask the right questions. We shared Milena’s homemade sherbet and encountered an exceptional openness and hospitality from the local community. Even in abandoned villages, there was always someone willing to guide us, share an anecdote, or patiently explain the difference between a kafana and a mehana. The visit exceeded our expectations and became an important point of reference for the continuation of the project.
Throughout the visit, we traveled, walked, absorbed the yellow days of autumn, gathered burdock and mint, drew, and learned how to ask the right questions. We shared Milena’s homemade sherbet and encountered an exceptional openness and hospitality from the local community. Even in abandoned villages, there was always someone willing to guide us, share an anecdote, or patiently explain the difference between a kafana and a mehana. The visit exceeded our expectations and became an important point of reference for the continuation of the project.
SOMBOR - SEPTEMBER
In September 2025, the project’s first study visit took place in Sombor. The focus of the visit was an introduction to the local social and cultural context, developed in collaboration with the LINK organization. During this visit, participants received their initial research assignments, which established the methodological and conceptual framework for the further development of their artistic research projects. The visit marked the starting point of the research process and informed the structure of subsequent study visits planned for the following months.
The
TAČKE PRESEKA
project is supported by the Swiss Government as part of the “Culture for Democracy” project,
implemented by the Heartefact Foundation.
implemented by the Heartefact Foundation.