Pronježeni korijeni/Roots in Tenderness
Umjetničko istraživanje bavi se mogućnostima ozelenjavanja zagrebačkih kvartova sadnjom stabala iz sjemena i reznica te nastojanjem aktiviranja lokalne zajednice kroz zajedničke ekološke aktivnosti.
U istraživanje i sadnju biljaka uključeni su i moji prijatelji podrijetlom s Filipina, iz Palestine i Nepala. Posadili smo nekoliko mladih hrastova. Uredila sam i mali vrt s nekoliko gredica ispred stambene zgrade, koji je neizravno pozivao stanare na uključivanje u akciju. Osim cvijeća, u dvije su gredice posađena mlada stabla rogača, oraha i hrasta uzgojena iz sjemena. Također je posađen i mladi izdanak vrbe dobiven iz reznice koja je prethodno razvila korijen u vodi.
Intenzivniji razgovori s građanima i susjedima uslijedili su nakon oluje koja je 27. ožujka 2026. godine srušila velik broj stabala u Zagrebu. Nakon toga anketa o mogućim akcijama pošumljavanja je podijeljena putem različitih mrežnih grupa i zajednica.
Cjelokupna dokumentacija istraživanja objedinjena je u kratkom eksperimentalnom filmu koji uključuje i animirane segmente nastale tijekom procesa istraživanja, kao i pisanje eko-poezije.
Cilj projekta je nastaviti formirati grupu koja bi aktivno sadila stabla i nisko grmlje po Zagrebu, uz druženje i razmjenu znanja o biljkama, kao i pričanja priča i mitova o stablima iz različitih religija i dalekih krajeva svijeta, te upoznavanje i uključivanje građana različitih kultura. Istraživanje je podržalo Ministarstvo kulture i medija.
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This artistic research explores the possibilities of greening Zagreb’s neighbourhoods through planting trees grown from seeds and cuttings, while encouraging the active involvement of local communities through collective ecological activities.
Friends of mine, originally from the Philippines, Palestine, Nepal, Syria and Egypt also took part in the research and planting process. Together, we planted several young oak trees. I also created a small garden with several flower beds in front of a residential building, which served as an indirect invitation for residents to participate and engage in the initiative. Alongside flowers, two of the beds included young carob, walnut, and oak trees grown from seed. A young willow shoot propagated from a cutting that had previously developed roots in water was also planted.
More intensive conversations with neighbours and residents emerged after the storm on 27 March 2026, which brought down many trees across Zagreb. Following these discussions, a survey on possible reforestation and urban greening initiatives was shared through various online groups and communities.
The complete documentation of the research was compiled into a short experimental film that also includes animated sequences created during the research process and eco-poetry writing. The project aims to continue developing a group that actively participates in planting trees and low-growing shrubs across Zagreb, while creating opportunities for social gatherings, knowledge exchange about plants, and sharing stories and myths about trees from different religious and cultural traditions. The project also seeks to create spaces for meeting, dialogue, and the inclusion of people from diverse cultural backgrounds. The Ministry of Culture and Media funded the project.
Special thanks to George, Jessy, Ruby, Naomi, Jerry, Mae, Alyje and Mohammed.
