"Shelter for Us" by Ana Cătălina Gubandru

October 28-31, 2024
Bega Riverbank / Splaiul Nicolae Titulescu (near the Water Tower) and Splaiul Peneș Curcanul (across from FABER)

"Shelter for Us" is a profound and minimalist artistic installation that explores the symbol of nomadism and the universal need for shelter. Made from branches, in the shape of a tent, this installation will be placed in two iconic locations along the Begăi riverbank, in the historic neighborhoods of Iosefin and Fabric.

Through "Shelter for Us," Ana Cătălina Gubandru creates a strong contrast between imposing, durable architecture and the fragility of a temporary, natural shelter. The tent becomes a symbol of returning to nature and the universal need for refuge—for both people and animals. This artistic intervention highlights the precariousness, simplicity, and beauty of an improvised shelter made from natural materials at zero cost, offering a new perspective on the concept of home.

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The project "Shelter for Us," proposed by Ana Cătălina Gubandru, was selected as part of the Call for Projects and Artistic Interventions for the Moving Fireplaces Festival 2024, a part of the Moving Fireplaces - The Legacy project, organized and implemented by Prin Banat Association.

The project is part of the national cultural program "Timișoara - European Capital of Culture 2023" and is funded through the Legacy Timișoara 2023 program, managed by the Timișoara Municipality's Center for Projects, with funds allocated from the state budget via the Ministry of Culture.