A movement-dance performance by Emilia Maryniak exploring the complex relationship between humans and the natural world, centered around a lime tree. The event aims to give voice to nature and encourage ecological awareness through art.
The performance "Ostatni sen Tilii" (The Last Dream of the Lime Tree) by visual artist Emilia Maryniak is a movement-based dance piece set within the gardens of the Royal Łazienki Museum. The work delves into the ambiguous and changing relationship between humans and the natural world, using the lime tree (Tilia) as a central motif. Through gesture, movement, and sound, Maryniak imagines the inner life of the tree, inspired by its shape and form. The performance seeks to invert roles in the human-shaped garden space, giving voice to nature and fostering a dialogue about the possibility of new meanings. It directly addresses contemporary discussions on ecological themes in art and expresses a hope for a transformed understanding of the natural world and the changes it can inspire. The artist, Emilia Maryniak, is a visual artist, painter, and spatial installation creator known for using traditional art techniques alongside plant material, light, sound, and video. Her work has been exhibited internationally, and she has a background in art education, collaborating with institutions like the Warsaw Academy of Fine Arts and the National Museum.