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Kintsugi of the Earth
(2026)
Iris Poljan - Kintsugi of the Earth - charcoal and thread on A3 paper
Iris Poljan - Kintsugi of the Earth - charcoal and thread on A3 paper - close up
Iris Poljan - Kintsugi of the Earth - charcoal and thread on A3 paper - close up
Iris Poljan - Kintsugi of the Earth - charcoal and thread on A3 paper
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Iris Poljan's series of drawings 'Kintsugi of the Earth' addresses the recent impact of heatwaves and drought issues across Croatia. Focusing on the agricultural crisis that occurred in Slavonia, the artworks show crop failures of corn and sunflowers. Drawn in charcoal, the artworks depict cracked earth and dried-up vegetation. Iris stitched up the cracks using thread, drawing inspiration from the Japanese philosophy of repair 'kintsugi'. These hand-sewn mendings carry out an urgent call for human reaction and adapting to the ongoing changes of the climate.
Technique: charcoal and wool on paper
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