“Reflections on the Sea” arrives in Chernomorets
The travelling photo exhibition “Reflections on the Sea” by Hristo Anestev, organised by the Via Pontica Foundation, continues its journey along the Bulgarian Black Sea coast and, as of yesterday, can be seen in the town of Chernomorets, where it will remain until the end of December. After its strong opening in the village of Marinka, where it attracted great interest among local residents, the exhibition has become a cultural message of its own, connecting different communities through the power of art and the theme of protecting the marine environment.
Hristo Anestev’s photographs reveal the richness, fragility and unique character of the sea — at times powerful and dynamic, at others quiet and contemplative. Each image carries its own rhythm and mood, inviting the viewer to discover a personal connection with nature and to reflect on the need to preserve it. It is precisely this emotional depth that makes the exhibition a powerful instrument for environmental education and public engagement.
Its move to Chernomorets is part of the initiatives with which the Via Pontica Foundation is marking its 10th anniversary — a decade devoted to sustainable development, cultural projects and educational activities in the Black Sea region. Alongside the artistic focus, the initiative also involves work with children and young people. In Marinka, immediately after the opening, a creative workshop was held with pupils who had the opportunity to draw their “ideal sea” — clean, alive and full of colour. Their works are already on display in the local school and are attracting the attention of visitors. Similar initiatives are planned in other coastal settlements.
“Reflections on the Sea” continues to bring together people of different ages and communities, united by the sense that the sea is not merely part of the landscape but a living organism deserving of our care. Through this project the foundation seeks to turn art into an instrument of change — towards greater sensitivity to nature, higher responsibility and active efforts to protect the marine ecosystem.
The events are co-financed by the European Union — NextGenerationEU.
A video report from the event can be seen here.
