What memories does a stone hold? And what mark can we leave on it?
We invite you to the official unveiling of a new artwork, Sown in Sediments (Zasiate v sedimentoch), by Slovak artist Jaroslav Kyša, created in collaboration with Adam Králik. The artwork is part of the LANDMARKS / STOPS IN THE LANDSCAPE series, which brings contemporary art into the natural environment of the Považie region.
📅 21 November 2026 at 1:00 PM
📍 Medzi zvoničkami, Beckov
Come and discover an artwork that connects the geological past with the present and will gradually evolve alongside the surrounding nature. And the most exciting part? You can become part of it too!
A Stone That Tells a Story Millions of Years Old
Sown in Sediments consists of a monumental block of limestone from the nearby Čachtice quarry. Formed over millions of years on the seabeds of ancient seas and oceans, the stone preserves traces of the past within it.
The artist, however, has placed it in an unusual position – its naturally horizontal layers have been turned vertically. Grooves have been carved into the stone using 3D milling technology, creating space for new life and human stories.
The artwork is not completed when it is installed. Quite the opposite – that is when its story truly begins.
Visitors can place seeds, plants, twigs or small messages into the milled grooves. Over time, a new layer will emerge, created collectively by people, nature and time.
Rainwater will help the seeds germinate, plants will find their place, and wind, frost and sunlight will continue to reshape the artwork. The object will thus become a living record of our presence in the landscape.
What Awaits You at the Official Unveiling?
Accompanying Programme
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Meet the Artist Jaroslav Kyša, who will personally introduce his artwork, explain how it was created and share the ideas behind it. The official unveiling will also include the placement of a time capsule inside the artwork, preserving a message for future generations.
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Living History with Dionýz Štúr – Discover the story of a prominent Slovak geologist, palaeontologist and botanist, born in Beckov, who devoted his life to studying nature and the geological structure of the landscape. This pioneer of Slovak geology will remind us of the fascinating stories hidden beneath our feet.
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Become Part of the Artwork! Leave your message on a piece of biodegradable seed paper and place it directly into the artwork. Your words will become part of its story, while the seeds may eventually give rise to new life.
Programme for Families with Children
Become Little Explorers of the Považie Region! 🌿
Set off with your children on an adventurous journey of art and nature! During the unveiling of four new artworks from the LANDMARKS / Stops in the Landscape series, you can discover the beauty of the Považie region together and collect impressions of nature in your very own journal, FOLLOWING THE LANDMARKS TRAIL – My Little Journal of Great Discoveries.
At each of the four stops, you can capture a unique impression of nature in your journal, creating an original keepsake of your shared journey through the landscape.
The journal and all the necessary materials will be provided free of charge on site. Just come along, let your imagination run free and set off to explore the Považie region!
About the Artist
Jaroslav Kyša is a Slovak interdisciplinary artist whose work encompasses objects, sculpture, film and performance art. Through paradoxes, unusual situations and subtle phenomena, he invites us to pause and observe the world around us more closely.
His works often explore the relationship between humans and nature, the passage of time and the limits of our perception of reality. He is the recipient of the prestigious Szpilman Award (2011), a two-time winner of the NOVUM Foundation’s main prize (2017, 2022) and a two-time finalist for the Oskár Čepan Award. His works are also represented in the collections of the Slovak National Gallery and the Bratislava City Gallery.
About the LANDMARKS / STOPS IN THE LANDSCAPE Project
LANDMARKS / STOPS IN THE LANDSCAPE is a series of site-specific artistic interventions created for locations across the Považie region, near cycling routes and hiking trails.
The individual artworks serve as both landmarks and places for contemplation within the landscape – places where visitors can pause, take in their surroundings and discover the historical, natural and cultural layers of the environment.
The project aims to create artworks that respond sensitively to the environments in which they are situated, offering a fresh perspective on the relationship between landscape, memory, movement and the way we perceive the world around us today. LANDMARKS thus connects art with the exploration of the region, inviting visitors to rediscover familiar places from a new perspective.
Come and sow a new story into the stone with us. Perhaps your seed will be the one that eventually grows. 🌱
The activity is organised in cooperation with the Regional Tourism Organisation Región Považie (OOCR Región Považie). The activity is implemented with financial support from the Ministry of Tourism and Sports of the Slovak Republic.
