This project was developed in collaboration with Øistein Jakobsen to support the humanitarian mine clearance programme of Norwegian People's Aid. Driven by a shared vision to contribute through creativity, the initiative aimed to raise awareness and funding for the organisation’s mine detection dog training centre outside Sarajevo.

As part of the project, I visited the training facility to gain firsthand insight into the work carried out by the dogs and their handlers in areas too dangerous for humans to enter. The experience offered a deeper understanding of the programme’s impact and provided the foundation for the artistic concept. During our stay in Sarajevo, Benjamin Čengić from Fasada Festival guided us through the city in search of materials, helping us uncover objects and fragments that carried their own stories and connection to the local environment.

The project resulted in a portrait of the mine detection dog Hanki, created using materials collected in Sarajevo, including elements sourced from the historic Hotel Igman. By incorporating materials gathered throughout the city, the artwork established a direct connection between place, history, and purpose.

The original artwork was donated and later sold at auction for NOK 75,000, and today hangs at Fellesforbundet in Oslo. In addition, a limited edition of 300 prints was produced, with all proceeds dedicated to Norwegian People's Aid’s mine detection dog programme. When fully sold, the edition will generate NOK 1.5 million in support of the training centre, demonstrating how art can serve as a platform for storytelling, awareness, and meaningful social impact.