I Am Prljuša combines drawing and stones collected from the archaeological site of Prljuša on Rudnik, the birthplace of my mother. The title is a direct identification – the site is not merely a geographical point, but part of personal origin. Stone, a material that outlives generations, introduces duration into the work. Its solidity contrasts with the fragility and trembling of the drawn line, establishing tension between the transient and the enduring. While the drawing evokes the site through fragments and atmosphere, the stone functions as a tangible trace of time.
Placing the stone in front of the drawing can be read as a gesture of leaving a mark – a confirmation that someone was there. This simple act speaks to the need to record presence through something that lasts. The stone signifies not only origin but continuity, s