Monika Jarecka (b. 1975, Poznan, DE) develops site-specific projects that respond to local conditions. Her works are created in cycles, following instructions that are negotiated anew for each project and act as a framework for her practice. Observation, notation, and an ongoing search for environmentally conscious ways of working are central to her approach. She explores the relationship between reality and construction, and the choice and application of color are guided by the events of the day. In her work, a canvas or a place in nature becomes a surface for projecting these experiences.

In Forest. the Lying. Young, slender trees have fallen and remain where they lie, coated in white lime paint, a substance traditionally used to protect young trunks from heat and sunlight during winter. In this context, the white lime paint serves both as a painting medium and an abstract visual element: a striking, alien presence in the forest that simultaneously references established forestry practices. The fallen trunks remain in the forest, taking on an important ecological role: they provide habitat for insects, fungi, and microorganisms, foster humus formation, and support the natural regeneration of the forest floor. By intentionally avoiding economic use, the work contributes to promoting biodiversity. The white coating makes this intervention visible, making a quiet, yet deliberate gesture of care. The installation draws attention to processes in the forest that often go unnoticed, particularly the ecological significance of deadwood. It invites visitors to perceive the forest as a living organism, rich with interdependent functions and continuous transformation.

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