Letters to a Grieving Land

Letters to a Grieving Land examines 'traumascapes' - landscapes that retain the imprints of past traumas. Through a series of essays and personal letters, the book addresses how these scarred environments influence our collective narrative and resilience. Printed with soil inks, each copy includes a unique, plantable paper containing seeds provided by the authors symbolizing the potential for ecological and cultural renewal. This interdisciplinary work offers an investigation into the memories held by landscapes and the possibilities for healing and transformation.

This project explores the intricate relationship between human activities and the environment, focusing on the enduring impact of military actions, industrialization, and geopolitical boundaries on landscapes, earth and soil.

Featuring contributions by Annechien Meier, Yvonne Bos, Tamara N. Lewis Arredondo, Arina Adju, Amy Gowen, Beatrix Futák-Campbell, Marjolein Ossewaarde, Maitiú Mac Cárthaigh, anna andrejew, Kate Price, Michelle Teran and Su Yang; designed by Zineb Benassarou and printed in collaboration with Bertus Gerssen.