Art students contribute to peacebuilding at the plein-air event “Peace through art on both banks of the Dniester/Nistru River”

Nineteen art students and two representatives from the teaching staff of the Republican College of Fine Arts “Alexandru Plamadeale” from Chisinau and the Bender Higher Education Art College “Victor Postoikin” took part in a four-day plein-air held in Old Orhei from 14 to 17 June 2022. 

Over the four days of the plein-air activity young women and men were given opportunity to express themselves on the topic of peace and freedom of movement. The results of their work will be later presented via an art exhibition. 

The event also fostered discussions and reflection among the participants on benefits of peace and unifying power of art. 

“I could not imagine that in a few days we can unite with people we have never met before, and find such a spiritual and creative contact. These days are some of the best and happiest in my life. We all have changed and become friends,” said Elena Reabciuc, student from the Bender Higher Education Art College “Victor Postoikin”.

“It is really something. I feel so blessed to be surrounded by people, who love art with all their heart. Our joint plein air is so emotional and inspiring that we will remember it for a long time. I really hope it is just a beginning of a story,” said Nichita Prepelita, student from the Republican College of Fine Arts “Alexandru Plămădeală” from Chisinau.

The event was organized within the framework of the OSCE Mission to Moldova’s project “Peace through art on both banks of the Dniester/Nistru River” aimed at building confidence and trust between the art community from both banks.