The European Union requires its members to comply with strict agricultural standards. For countries wishing to join, traditional farming methods that are a way of life are often discouraged if not abandoned. In Croatia such changes will notably affect a sector of the work force comprised of older women. Leko?s subtle interventions are aimed at raising awareness of the local economy. In Her 25,802nd Day is a portrait of Zagreb?s female flower vendors, young and old, marking their age in days. To create a compete a circuit of local production and consumption, Leko trades her bouquets for a discount on a Croatian-made dress at a local boutique.
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