‘Awaiting Christmas’ exhibition at Petrovc House: festive traditions through art and memories
From 3 to 13 December 2024, Petrovc House in Cerklje na Gorenjskem is hosting a wonderful exhibition entitled Awaiting Christmas. The exhibition offers a unique insight into festive traditions, art and memories of the past, told by numerous exhibitors through their work.
The exhibition brings together original Advent wreaths, handmade decorations, retro objects and works of art that carry visitors away into the magical festive atmosphere of days gone by and of today.
Exhibitors and their work:
- Tamara Ribnikar presents elegant Advent wreaths and a collection of old New Year baubles that conjure up a nostalgic holiday feeling.
- Dom Taber contributes classic Advent wreaths, full of symbolism and simple charm.
- Unikati Nati – Nataša Pezdir delights with ceramic Advent wreaths, cups and excerpts from old cookery manuals for housewives, which reveal the festive cuisine of the past.
- Dragica Pezdir has provided a collection of New Year tree lights and decorations from the 1950s, as well as an Advent calendar that bears witness to the festive customs of the time.
- Marjan Česen contributes original Advent wreaths with unique glass decoration that reflects his masterful craftsmanship.
- Lastovke Cerklje are showing beautiful bobbin lace pieces with Christmas motifs, highlighting this traditional craft.
- Polona Bradeško presents unique Advent wreaths, creatively made from coffee beans and maize kernels
- Darja Pernuš is showing not only Advent wreaths and Christmas arrangements but also old potica moulds (potičnice), kitchen scales and clocks that bring back memories of Christmases past.
- Mira Gerkman brings Advent wreaths and sweet treats, as well as biscuit moulds
- The DU Cerklje painting group (Cerklje Pensioners’ Association) is showing paintings of winter landscapes that add an aesthetic touch to the festive atmosphere.
- Sabina Jenko, with her wooden decorations, nativity scenes and Christmas village, creates a fairy-tale world that delights young and older visitors alike.
- Ani Krajnik is showing retro Christmas and New Year cards from the 1970s and 1980s, which take visitors back to childhood memories and warm festive wishes.
Come and visit the exhibition The Awaiting Christmas exhibition is a wonderful opportunity for anyone who wants to experience the festive atmosphere in a special way. Visitors can stroll through a space filled with creativity, memories and the warmth that the festive season brings. Don’t miss the chance to immerse yourself in the magic of the exhibition, which is open until 13 December 2024 during the opening hours of TIC Cerklje, the Tourist Information Centre (Tuesday–Friday from 9.00 to 17.00 and on Saturdays from 9.00 to 14.00).
It is worth mentioning that the wooden cabinet on which the cards are displayed comes from Hribar Villa itself.
The exhibition is suitable for all generations and offers a unique combination of art, tradition and history.
