This diploma thesis focuses on the adoption of traditions and the creation of contemporary rituals. The central motif is the vrkoč (a traditional ceremonial folk object) – a symbol of interconnectedness, feminine energy, and cyclicality, which the author interprets as a vessel for carrying the meaning of old Bohemian customs into the present. Through this object, she explores the relationship between tradition and personal longing, between vulnerability and the power of a spoken intention. In the author's approach, the vrkoč carries a subtle message about the continuity of ancient traditions in modern times, reflecting individual desires that remain as modest and delicate today as they were then. The work discusses the concept of surrendering to the fragility of expressed wishes and reflects on how archetypal gestures of care, ceremony, and togetherness can be transformed into an intimate, contemporary form of ritual.

The practical part of the project focuses on painting, encaustic, and floral motifs, which together create a poetic space of silence and light. The paintings and objects are inspired by the idea of a "silent place" – a medallion carried by a being as a personal sanctuary. The resulting installation, presenting the fictional festival of Křehkobýl, immerses the viewer in the narrative of this celebration, offering a space for quietude, observation, and the acceptance of fragility. The working methods are rooted in patience and slowness, which are essential for both the emergence and the preservation of a ritual.