Tomislav Marcijuš's Intimate Photographic Journey Through War, Memory, and Identity
Tomislav Marcijuš, a photographer celebrated for his analog technique, unveils 'Our embrace will be long, like the waiting,' drawing inspiration from Desanka Maksimović's poetry. This project delves into themes of memory, identity, and loss, particularly between Baranja and Stanari, centering on his mother, a vital link between Croatia and Bosnia, separated by conflict. Her travels between their family residence and her village embody emotional rituals that surpass borders. Marcijuš photographs household items as remnants of existence, emphasizing resistance and memory. Symbols of labor and sacrifice are represented by mines and power plants, while candle wax signifies impermanence. A touching reunion between his mother and aunt in a Hungarian refugee camp adds emotional resonance. Written in Cyrillic, it emphasizes language as a marker of territory and identity.
Key facts
- Tomislav Marcijuš is a photographer known for analog and intimate visual language.
- The project is titled 'Our embrace will be long, like the waiting' from a poem by Desanka Maksimović.
- The work takes place between Baranja and Stanari.
- The narrative centers on Marcijuš's mother, bridging Croatia and Bosnia.
- The mother's movements between family home in Croatia and native village in Bosnia are emotional rites.
- Domestic objects like candles, pots, and clocks are used as fragments of lives.
- Mines and thermal power plants symbolize an era of labor and sacrifice.
- A reunion between the mother and aunt occurs in a refugee camp in Hungary.
- The project is written in Cyrillic, representing childhood and memory.
- The work is described as an intimate archive and universal narrative about family and belonging.
Entities
Artists
- Tomislav Marcijuš
- Desanka Maksimović
Locations
- Baranja
- Stanari
- Croatia
- Bosnia
- Hungary