Caci
Basic information
Project Title
Caci
Full project title
Caci (Beware of humans!)
Category
Regaining a sense of belonging
Project Description
"Caci (Beware of humans!)" is collection of artworks dedicated to
Geographical Scope
Local
Project Region
Herceg Novi, Montenegro
Urban or rural issues
It addresses urban-rural linkages
Physical or other transformations
It refers to other types of transformations (soft investment)
EU Programme or fund
No
Description of the project
Summary
Ever since I knew about myself I had a love for art and animals. I grew up surrounded by cats, in a beautiful small coastal town of South-East Europe called Herceg Novi. As a little girl, my collective name for all the cats was “Caci” which inspired the title of this collection.
My dear grandmother used to share the same love for the cats as I do. She died due to a late cancer diagnosis in 2019. Before she died, she had told me that she was going to help me one day. After her death, the same year, I came up with an idea about my "CACI" collection.
The intention of my artwork has been to investigate the connection between fashion, art, animals, advertising and worldwide problems in the form of a new mixed media technique/medium. For me, they are not simple artworks. Materials I chose to use made animals I wanted to represent come to life as characters that speak for themselves, something they cannot do in real life. I see it as an effective
message that addresses problems we are facing, by giving voice to animal species. "CACI (BEWARE OF HUMANS!)” collection is here to raise a voice in the name of all us animals who are killed, traded, hunted, abandoned, used as a trophy, for animation, fashion industry, medicine-treated as objects globally. Toys. Toys humans play with. From a viewer’s perspective even they look like toys. They are furry, cute and cuddly. But diving into the story behind that smile is a more serious engagement. It is the contrast between artist’s imagination and the reality of human-caused damage. The question is posed: Do we want to see the harsh reality of such damage or stay in denial? Its results and consequences are evident around us: pollution, climate change, deforestation, and many more. Has our planet Earth become a place where humans are the most dangerous
and deadliest creatures?
That’s why this collection of artworks has been entitled as “BEWARE OF HUMANS!” and sadly this warning resonates with truth, however hard to accept.
My dear grandmother used to share the same love for the cats as I do. She died due to a late cancer diagnosis in 2019. Before she died, she had told me that she was going to help me one day. After her death, the same year, I came up with an idea about my "CACI" collection.
The intention of my artwork has been to investigate the connection between fashion, art, animals, advertising and worldwide problems in the form of a new mixed media technique/medium. For me, they are not simple artworks. Materials I chose to use made animals I wanted to represent come to life as characters that speak for themselves, something they cannot do in real life. I see it as an effective
message that addresses problems we are facing, by giving voice to animal species. "CACI (BEWARE OF HUMANS!)” collection is here to raise a voice in the name of all us animals who are killed, traded, hunted, abandoned, used as a trophy, for animation, fashion industry, medicine-treated as objects globally. Toys. Toys humans play with. From a viewer’s perspective even they look like toys. They are furry, cute and cuddly. But diving into the story behind that smile is a more serious engagement. It is the contrast between artist’s imagination and the reality of human-caused damage. The question is posed: Do we want to see the harsh reality of such damage or stay in denial? Its results and consequences are evident around us: pollution, climate change, deforestation, and many more. Has our planet Earth become a place where humans are the most dangerous
and deadliest creatures?
That’s why this collection of artworks has been entitled as “BEWARE OF HUMANS!” and sadly this warning resonates with truth, however hard to accept.
Key objectives for sustainability
"Sustainability means prioritising the needs of all life
forms and of the planet by ensuring that human activity
does not exceed planetary boundaries."
(Ambition III: to regenerate)
-I have a vision of my project where people are awakening themselves when they learn and get to know about non-human actions towards all living beings on the planet Earth.
forms and of the planet by ensuring that human activity
does not exceed planetary boundaries."
(Ambition III: to regenerate)
-I have a vision of my project where people are awakening themselves when they learn and get to know about non-human actions towards all living beings on the planet Earth.
Key objectives for aesthetics and quality
(Ambition I: to activate)
Project provides sensory perceptions on the physical touch and emotional connection on the sight.
(Ambition II: to connect)
-Artworks can give a sense of community to people with different backgrounds and perspectives because they share the same love for animals.
-Artworks provide opportunity to learn more about different animal species and human-caused effects on these.
Project provides sensory perceptions on the physical touch and emotional connection on the sight.
(Ambition II: to connect)
-Artworks can give a sense of community to people with different backgrounds and perspectives because they share the same love for animals.
-Artworks provide opportunity to learn more about different animal species and human-caused effects on these.
Key objectives for inclusion
Ambition
Results in relation to category
-My artwork "Caci bat (Beware of humans!)" from this collection of artworks was exhibited at the "Mvvo ad art show" which was held in "Powerhouse arts" (also called "Batcawe") in Brooklyn, New York city in October 2023. (NY, USA).
-Some of my artworks from the "CACI (Beware of humans!)" collection were published in December /January 98. issue of the "Aesthetica" International Magazine for the Art and Culture, in the printed and online version (2021, United Kingdom).
-Some of my artworks from the "CACI (Beware of humans!)" collection were published in December /January 98. issue of the "Aesthetica" International Magazine for the Art and Culture, in the printed and online version (2021, United Kingdom).
How Citizens benefit
In the future
Physical or other transformations
It refers to other types of transformations (soft investment)
Innovative character
Unique.
Disciplines/knowledge reflected
Art is a way of life.
Methodology used
Love for art and animals.
How stakeholders are engaged
It's only me.
Global challenges
Project addresses global challenges/ worldwide problems as:
Climate change, pollution, biodiversity loss, habitat destruction, animal species extinction, animals rights, education, violence / animal cruelty, disinformation, pandemic, animal sports, cosmetics testing on animals, animals used in research, industrial farming, overconsumption, habitat loss, illegal wildlife trade and many many more...
Local solutions could be:
Adopting animals from the local shelter instead of a buying one, educating people and children about animals and human effects on those, buying local handmade cosmetics and supplies whom are not tested on animals, buying food from a local farmers, helping local shelters and organizations for protecting animals
Climate change, pollution, biodiversity loss, habitat destruction, animal species extinction, animals rights, education, violence / animal cruelty, disinformation, pandemic, animal sports, cosmetics testing on animals, animals used in research, industrial farming, overconsumption, habitat loss, illegal wildlife trade and many many more...
Local solutions could be:
Adopting animals from the local shelter instead of a buying one, educating people and children about animals and human effects on those, buying local handmade cosmetics and supplies whom are not tested on animals, buying food from a local farmers, helping local shelters and organizations for protecting animals
Learning transferred to other parties
As my project is collection of artworks, they can be exhibited worldwide and that's how they can rise awareness and voices/paws for animals in need.
Infrastructure or public space
No
Political support
No
Monetary value awarded
No
