Baština kroz kolektivno djelovanje | Petra Zebić | TEDxKoprivnicaLibrary

Quick Overview

Petra Zebić discusses how the ISKRA Collective revitalizes heritage through collaborative action, focusing on preserving local traditions, natural resources like the Kupa River, and cultural artifacts through educational, creative, and humanitarian projects.

Key Points: The ISKRA Collective is an informal association of young people dedicated to preserving heritage through collective action, combining love for nature, research, and creative expression. The collective's work originated near the Kupa River, focusing on environmental preservation, particularly concerning the river, forest, and related local traditions. They document and revitalize heritage by creating artistic interpretations, such as textile works inspired by local patterns (like the horsetail plant motif) and documenting traditional wooden houses. The collective organizes educational activities, including workshops and exhibitions (like the one involving the traditional wooden houses of the Kupa region), often financed through their own projects. A key principle is maintaining authenticity while adapting traditional knowledge, such as recipes and craft techniques, to contemporary contexts, exemplified by their work on traditional culinary recipes and textile design. The speaker's personal motivation stems from childhood memories in the forest and a desire to protect the natural and cultural heritage of the region through tangible projects.

Context: Petra Zebić presents the work of the ISKRA Collective, an informal group focused on preserving and creatively reinterpreting local heritage, particularly related to the Kupa River region. The presentation, held at TEDxKoprivnicaLibrary, outlines their approach which blends historical documentation, community engagement, artistic creation, and environmental consciousness.

Detailed Analysis

Petra Zebić introduces the ISKRA Collective as an informal association of young people driven by a love for nature, research, and creative expression, aiming to revitalize heritage through collaborative action. She explains that their work began near the Kupa River, focusing on environmental issues such as high water levels and the need for preservation. The collective actively documents local heritage, including traditional wooden houses and the flora/fauna of the region, evidenced by historical photos and contemporary artistic interpretations like textile designs inspired by local plants such as horsetail. They finance their activities through self-generated projects. Zebić emphasizes their commitment to educational and humanitarian projects, citing examples like documenting traditional recipes and heritage crafts, and highlighting the importance of maintaining the authenticity of these traditions while adapting them for contemporary relevance. She concludes by noting that the knowledge gathered from the past, especially regarding sustainability in relation to the environment (like the forest and river), offers valuable lessons for modern practice.