Duodji lea árvu
– Duodji is Value
Duodji is more than form, function, and tradition. It is an expression of identity, knowledge, and rootedness. A way of understanding the world, of living in relationship with nature, with others, and with oneself.
Through duodji, experience is passed on – scilent knowledge of materials, methods, and meaning. Every object carries traces of a craftsperson, a lineage, and a context. It is work that demands time, precision, and care. At the same time, it is a livelihood, a form of craft-based art, and a means of making a living.
In a time when production is often measured in speed and profit, this exhibition highlights the values found in slowness, in the relationship with materials, and in the story behind an object. Duodji is not only something we do – it is something that shapes who we are.
The exhibition Duodji lea árvu explores what duodji means today. It raises questions of value – economic, cultural, and existential. What is required for duodji to be a sustainable livelihood? What does an object cost – and what is it worth? How can duodji, as both a practice and a way of life, carry a people, a language, and a culture into the future?
This is a space for knowledge, reflection, and inspiration. A space where duodji is not only displayed – but understood.
