Where will the photos be published?
The photographs will be presented to both the professional and general public at round-table discussions, a multimedia installation, a book, online, and through media coverage.
I would like to join the project. Who should I contact?
info@facing-death.com,
041 320 502
alenka.kriznik@hospic.si,
031 669 088
How does society stand to benefit from the project?
The project Facing Death is an innovative visual art project which, due to its participatory nature, contributes to challenging taboos surrounding death among the professional and general public, while at the same time allowing each participating individual to come face-to-face with their own transience. In addition, the proposal acknowledges the significance of hospice and palliative care during the final stages of life, for which any of us may be eligible, as well as the need to establish suitable legal foundations that will be communicated to the pertinent decision-makers. The project will also significantly contribute to the training and competence building of the staff and volunteers of the Slovenian Hospice Society and other professionals in the field of palliative care and healthcare. Further, it will empower them to better communicate with the dying individuals, the severely ill and their relatives.
I would like to join the project. Who should I contact?
info@facing-death.com,
041 320 502
alenka.kriznik@hospic.si,
031 669 088
How does society stand to benefit from the project?
The project Facing Death is an innovative visual art project which, due to its participatory nature, contributes to challenging taboos surrounding death among the professional and general public, while at the same time allowing each participating individual to come face-to-face with their own transience. In addition, the proposal acknowledges the significance of hospice and palliative care during the final stages of life, for which any of us may be eligible, as well as the need to establish suitable legal foundations that will be communicated to the pertinent decision-makers. The project will also significantly contribute to the training and competence building of the staff and volunteers of the Slovenian Hospice Society and other professionals in the field of palliative care and healthcare. Further, it will empower them to better communicate with the dying individuals, the severely ill and their relatives.
Are your activities ethical?
The topic of ethics is exceptionally important and has been thoroughly discussed during our regular focus group meetings. We are aware that the artistic part of the project, which aims to create a multimedia exhibition, a book (featuring a photo essay with stories of severely ill individuals and participants in the project) and round-table discussions, does not require the approval of an ethics committee. However, the execution of the project itself requires complete transparency and the involvement of all those who are directly and indirectly involved in the project.
What is the projected income for this project?
The Facing Death project will not create any profit. To date, over 1000 volunteer hours have been contributed. The project is funded by our personal resources, and funds raised through public tenders and grants.
What will I gain from being photographed before and after death?
Only you can answer this question. It might be fun. ;)
Will the project negatively affect my loved ones?
Throughout history, there have been customs and rituals related to accompanying the severely ill, dying and mourning. They helped people cope more easily with adversity and grief, as well as to accompany severely ill relatives, accept their own passing, and mourning. This process frequently included taking photographs of the ill or deceased individual, their relatives and other important people involved. For mourners, these customs facilitated the mourning process. The photographs served as an important support, as remembering through viewing photographs is a ritual that takes the mourner along their mourning journey.
Will the project negatively affect my loved ones?
Throughout history, there have been customs and rituals related to accompanying the severely ill, dying and mourning. They helped people cope more easily with adversity and grief, as well as to accompany severely ill relatives, accept their own passing, and mourning. This process frequently included taking photographs of the ill or deceased individual, their relatives and other important people involved. For mourners, these customs facilitated the mourning process. The photographs served as an important support, as remembering through viewing photographs is a ritual that takes the mourner along their mourning journey.