Rijeka

Through this workshop, participants will discover the beauty of mosaics – one of the most well-known forms of art from Mediterranean cultures such as Greek, Roman, and North African. Each participant will create their own small mosaic using paper squares. Inspired by traditional patterns, plants, the sea, and geometry, participants will create unique works of art. ©Photos Adaline Considine / Tanja Blašković

“Water Lilies” was created in 2025 for the 4th year contemporary dance students at the Elementary School for Classical Ballet and Contemporary Dance, at the Elementary School Vežica, Rijeka. Inspired by Monet’s “Water Lilies” and set to Claire de Lune by Debussy, the work is a meditation on peace, interdependence and the flow of water.

Sunny Sun is a talented DJ and producer based in Ljubljana, with roots tracing back to both Syria and Croatia. He began his musical journey as a 14-year-old emcee, performing on stage at drum and bass and hip-hop parties while also exploring beatmaking.

This workshop merges artistic expression with an exploration of Mediterranean flora. Participants are introduced to local aromatic and medicinal plants such as lavender, immortelle, rosemary, and sage, which they then press using a contemporary technique involving a botanical press and microwave. The resulting botanical imprints are used to create personal postcards, bookmarks, or small visual compositions. The process invites reflection on impermanence, the beauty of detail, and nature as a living memory of the Mediterranean. ©Photos Tanja Kanazir / Natali Bosić