Art has the power to heal, connect and inspire.

During Alexandra's residency at BIRCA as part of the Island Connect – Islander Focus Programme (August 2026), multidisciplinary artist Alexandra Deglize (@alexandradeglize) arrived on Bornholm with no fixed planch, choosing instead to experience the island with fresh eyes.

Guided by the island's landscapes, stories and energy, her project evolved into a powerful participatory performance exploring the health of our oceans. Centred around the Baltic Sea's polluted "dead zones," Alexandra created a wake and healing ceremony for Mother Water, inviting the community to become part of the ritual and collective act of hope.

Together, participants gathered healing water, called upon the island's guardians, and carried a shared intention: to return life, care and respect to our waters.

🌊 A beautiful reminder that art can be more than something we witness, it can be something we experience, share and carry forward.