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Nika Erjavec: Brstenje (Sprouting)

An open-air art gallery as part of LUV Fest

A natural translation would be:  **“A black-and-white photograph of the city centre with brightly decorated, colourful street lamps.

  • 8 Feb - 12 Mar 2026

    Various locations around Ljubljana

“Brstenje” (Sprouting) by artist Nika Erjavec extends from the city’s streetlights, using light effects to portray the spring awakening of nature, the city, and its people.

Light elements in the form of stems, shoots, buds, and blossoms create a dynamic composition that evokes the process of growth and transformation.

The installation invites us to pause and observe the gentle changes taking place both in nature and within ourselves - that quiet energy awakening after the stillness of winter. The colors and patterns used by the artist are inspired by the world as seen by pollinators - bees, butterflies, and other insects , who perceive parts of the light spectrum invisible to the human eye. In doing so, the installation opens a window into the hidden world of nature and reminds us how diverse and delicate life around us truly is.

As night falls, concealed light sources turn on and the plant motifs come to life, creating the impression of a living, pulsating organism that unites light, space, and movement.

On Stritarjeva street, five sculptural objects of various shapes and sizes will be displayed, emphasizing the natural and organic character of the artwork. “Brstenje” (Sprouting) heralds the arrival of spring in the city and symbolically connects light, nature, and humanity - a reminder that even in an urban environment, life continually awakens anew.

About the Artist

Nika Erjavec is an intermedia artist whose work explores vibration, urban wilderness, and the boundaries of human perception. She creates interactive systems of kinetic, light, and sound installations that challenge perception, power relations, and our relationship with the environment. In 2021, she completed her master’s degree at the Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Ljubljana.

Over the past decade, she has showcased her work in numerous solo and group shows in Slovenia and abroad.

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Free entrance

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The open-air art gallery is part of LUV fest.

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