KP Gin from Kamene priče, a 2022 project

In April 2022, during preparations for the second art symposium in Bale, KP Gin was presented as a response to the theme announced at the time, “How to Buy Time Through Space”. Tomislav Pavleka of Kamene priče and pharmacist Srećko Gross linked the theme to the gin's production method.

Ingredients and production of KP Gin

The gin is based on a grain spirit, juniper, olive leaves and spices. Six medicinal plants from Istria were used. The gin underwent double distillation and was produced exclusively for Kamene priče. The product was developed by OLEA MED d.o.o.; the process also included ultrasonic extraction of the botanical ingredients.

What ultrasound changes in extraction

In ultrasound-assisted extraction, cavitation bubbles form in the liquid, grow and then collapse rapidly. This disrupts the structure of the plant material and facilitates the transfer of its compounds into the solvent. The method can shorten extraction time, but the outcome depends on ultrasound power and frequency, processing time, temperature and the solvent.

The shorter extraction time, compared with conventional methods, provided a direct response to the theme announced at the time, “How to Buy Time Through Space”. The photographs and video on this page document the 2022 project.