Dominika is a 20-year-old woman, who has many questions, like: why are we doing this? Or how? Who am I? How do I identify myself? It seems easy, however deep down it’s pretty complex.

Dominika has dedicated her last 10 years to elite sport. She does kayaking, and has spent her childhood with competitions, victories, and defeats. Although she had to realize that this sport bubble doesn’t make her satisfied and wanted to become more than an always tired athlete with the triangle of training, eating, and sleeping. She began to open to arts, that was a huge step out of my comfort zone, but at the same time also opened her eyes how colorful, creative, exciting she could become. With time Dominika started to recognize similarities between artists and athletes and reckon they both have a deep drive in life with excellent motivation to do something that nobody does before. To reach that goal, they have to make a lot of sacrifices, endurance and resignations.

Dominika likes to be open-minded with people and the whole world and take every possible opportunity to learn new things from others and to discover new things about herself. “In my mind human connections can teach us a lot. Our family, parents, teachers, coaches, friends. I don’t want to put any label on myself. Since one label do not represent who we are,” says Dominika. “I can call herself a daughter, a friend, a sister, a neighbor, a coach and many else. Besides, most importantly, I am a friendly, genuine person for any community. In the end of the day won’t be ever afraid to ask or answer questions.”

Arleta is a photographer, intermedial artist. Lives and creates in Wrocław. She is a member of MIGAWKA group in Przedmieście Oławskie. Arleta graduated from the University of Fine Arts in Poznań, specializing in Intermedia Photography. Her art is rooted in everyday life, characterized by conceptualism and minimalism, it delves into themes related to humanity, nature and the essence of existence. Arleta’s creations often take physical, tangible form such as books, objects or installations. Observing and meditating on the mundane and everyday life serve as the primary inspiration for her projects. As a result, her art pays tribute to the significance of the seemingly trivial aspects of life.

Gosza is a vocalist, song-writer, music teacher, doula. On a daily basis, she conducts music classes for infants and toddlers according to Professor E.E. Gordon’s method, leads ensembles and vocal workshops for adults, prepares women for childbirth during the “Creative Birth” classes, works with women as a doula and sings at various concerts and artistic events. Privately, she is a mother of two sons and a wife.

Hubert was born in Bielawa, Poland in 1989 into a working-class family. Sulima works in the fields of theater, performance, dramaturgy and writing. In 2017, he graduated from the National Academy of Theatre Arts in Krakow. He co-created a number of performances, which were praised for their search for new theatrical qualities, languages and topics, as well as for their “extraordinary sensitivity towards characters, actors and viewers”. In 2020 and 2021 he was nominated (together with director Jędrzej Piaskowski) for one of the most important Polish art awards “Paszport Polityki”. In 2020 Sulima was awarded the scholarship by Nowy Teatr in Warsaw “for outstandingly talented young artists”. Since 2022 he is a lecturer at the National Academy of Theatre Arts in Wroclaw, where he lives.

Ieva is a resident of Kuldīga, who loves this town where she grew up in all its glory. Her educational background includes Cultural Management with a specialization in Public Relations. Currently, she is applying this knowledge in her professional endeavors while curating beautiful environments, embellishing weddings, and organizing various social events in the charming town of Kuldīga. Iev likes to create beautiful performances and organize gatherings that evoke happiness and excitement. She also leads flower arranging masterclasses and facilitates  various other creative workshops.

Elīna loves people, nature, sound, and the beauty of movement, colors, and words, along with the interconnectedness of it all. Her journey has taken her down various paths to discover what truly resonates with her. At this juncture, she can honestly say that she is passionate about creating environments that foster deep reflection and creativity. Together with her husband, Elīna manages a family business in tourism in Jūrkalne – at the Country House “Lūķi.” A place that offers people the opportunity to rejuvenate amidst nature and silence. Her joy lies in crafting interiors, rituals, and programs that encourage individuals to open themselves to self-discovery, the world around them, and their innate creative potential. Elīna firmly believes that mindfulness and creativity will play a pivotal role in shaping the next century.

I am a person who is full of ambition and goals. I am a recent University of Latvia graduate, with a degree in business administration and specialization in international business. This degree I apply to my job as a transaction processing specialist. I am a young person with an old soul- full of art and history.

Juda’s background is in International Development, City Planning, Real Estate Development and Business Administration. He is trained in urban design, ArchGIS Spatial Analysis, ArchiCAD and SketchUp 3D modelling, and has experience in Socio -Economic Research, Analysis and Report Writing, Public Relations Management. He is a sustainability assessor green growth advocate and a local patriot of the development of his community.

Besides social, political and economic affairs Juda is also interested in philosophy and art history.  During this DemArt project he is willing to bring together democracy, politics, philosophy and art, in a unique constellation. He is convinced that the process will manifest – in a yet unknown – form.

Dorottya is a 27-year-old, living and working in central Budapest. She was born into a family musicians and the passion for arts and culture accompanied her life. She has studied Sociology and Cultural studies and Arts and Cultural Management. Her interest of work collects from the synthesis of art fields / performing arts, cultural production and capitalism. She develops musical works from popular music production to experimental sound designs, and currently works within the NGO sector supporting vulnerable groups in Hungary.