Memory Journal
A creative workshop led by Otilia Sfetcu
October 26th, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Palatul Ștefania (Timișoara, Piața Romanilor, no. 1)
Participation is free, subject to availability (maximum 15 participants), and requires prior registration. The registration form is available here: https://bit.ly/Atelier_JurnaldeAmintire
Recommended minimum age: 14 years
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About the MEMORY JOURNAL
The Memory Journal workshop offers an artistic intervention in the form of a creative workshop focused on the theme of migration. It is dedicated to creating textile elements inspired by the memory of forgotten objects, lost due to migration, in a profound and sensitive setting connected with the personal and collective history of those affected.
Participants are encouraged to bring with them a personal or family story about an object forgotten or lost during migration. They may even bring a piece of meaningful textile material they can recycle. Each session begins with a moment of reflection where participants share the story of the object, its emotional and symbolic value. They then choose materials and techniques to reinterpret that object.
The workshop provides an artistic opportunity to learn the art of textiles and also serves as a space for collective healing. Participants can process pain and memories through creation, transforming personal and collective memories into works of art. Each textile piece becomes a silent testament to past suffering, but also a proof of survival, resilience, and human recovery, based on memory and emotion. The workshop is designed for people who want to transform the memory of a lost or forgotten beloved object due to migration into a tangible form through textile art. Participants will learn to create three-dimensional or two-dimensional textile elements. These creations can be made through sewing or painting with special materials for durability over time.
Important Information:
- The workshop is for individuals aged 14 and above.
- The workshop will be conducted in Romanian.
- Participation is free, with limited spots (15 seats), but prior registration is required.
- Those under 18 years old can participate only with parental consent. A parent or legal guardian must complete the registration form on behalf of the minor.
During the workshop, photos and videos will be recorded, which may incidentally include personal data in the form of participants' images. By participating in this event, you agree to the use of all audio/photo/video/written materials that may be used/published on media and social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, etc.), on the websites of Prin Banat Association, the organizers, and the program operator, as well as by their partners and in future events/projects.
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The "Memory Journal" project, proposed by Otilia Sfetcu, 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 Asociația Prin Banat.
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. The event is organized in partnership with the Timișoara Center for Projects.