Benches in Devín by Adriena Pekárová
Borough of Devín, a suburb of Bratislava, lies near the confluence of the Morava and Danube river and the ruins of Devín Castle. This combination of natural and historical monuments makes this site a very specific place. Among other characteristics of the borough is the fact that several active visual artists such as sculptors, painters, ceramists and blacksmiths have their residence here. An idea of improving the small square in front of the church to become a true meeting place for residents belongs to the latest Devín-related activities. Many events for locals and visitors are organised at the square. Besides, various events important for this municipality are held here, too. In 2010, some local artists (Jakub and Oto Bachoríkovci, Igor and Adam Čierny, Ivan Pavle, Milan Kosmel, Peter Roller, Peter Strassner and siblings Gabriel Strassner and Lucia Fabiánová-Strassnerová) made bench designs for the square. Each of the benches represents a statue and a place to sit, is typical for the work of a respective author and is, in some way, inspired by Devín.
Further articles magazine Craft, Art, Design 01/2011:
- The ÚĽUV: Vision and strategy for 2011 – 2015
- Folk costumes at the folklore stage shows by Alena Rybáriková
- Transformations of the folk costume and dance from the Zemplín region by Dana Kľučárová
- Folk costume – decoration for folk ensembles Lúčnica and SĽUK by Nora Čechmánková
- Božena Adamicová - Embroidered Easter eggs by Nora Čechmánková
- Bread packings - Hemp reminiscences by Božena Adamicová
- Rings in water 2010 by Adriena Pekárová
- Benches in Devín by Adriena Pekárová
- Norwegian and Slovak project TEXNORSK comes to an end by Mária Fulková
- Forgotten ceramist Zuzana Zemanová by Katarína Hubová
- The harvest festival by Darina Arce
