Borderland Perebor
The Border project refers to the perebor — a unique weaving pattern from the Bug River region, which was the shared heritage of the Polish regions of Lublin and Podlasie, as well as Ukrainian and Belarusian traditions, despite historical disputes over its affiliation and the complexity of the region’s borders.
Unlimited horizon
The Border project consists of two parts: a video presenting a fragment of the Bug River in northeastern Lublin Voivodeship, showcasing the areas where perebor designs occur, and an installation built from nearly a hundred linocut prints on handmade paper featuring a creatively transposed key module of the perebor — the rhombus motif.
The aerial video shows the Bug River in all its openness, fluidity, and unlimited horizon. This perspective becomes a metaphor for the perebor — a pattern that connects different cultures and traditions regardless of historical divisions.
Rigid dividing line
The construction made of linocut prints — evolving from a rigid, vertical rhythm to meandering lines — reflects the dynamics of the Bug River and the complexity of defining the border. This complexity means that the border in this region is not merely an administrative line, but has multiple layers: historical, cultural, and symbolic. It encompasses changing political divisions, the coexistence of traditions, and various ways of experiencing the border. In the installation, the border surrounds the viewer from the sides and above, creating a sense of slight confinement and enclosure, while simultaneously presenting the perebor pattern created from repeating modules — a symbol of shared heritage and cultural fluidity.
Border and Space
The contrast between the restricted space of the structure and the open view of the river allows one to experience both the physical presence of the border and the symbolic freedom of the pattern.
Shared Heritage
The fragility of handmade paper and the traces of linocut work symbolize the effort in delicately connecting different traditions and historical memory, while showing that a shared heritage exists which is precious and demands respect. The installation opens a space for reflection on memory, the border, and the multi-layered identity of the eastern borderland.