TURBULENCE
Is stability an illusion, a fairy tale, or a dream?
Perhaps only the turbulence in which we all live can be called stable.
Artist: Nataliia Hradanovych
Writer: Olena Popovych
Drama: Christina Vasylchuk
The project "TURBULENCE. Is stability an illusion, a fairy tale, or a dream?" is about understanding the present reality. The works were created while experiencing the events of the last years. It is a visual imprint of the analysis of events that causes a rethinking of the previously formed vision of the world as a whole.
The acute sense of time is caused by the ongoing war in the country where the artist was born, where she lived and had everything for a happy life, but now it has changed.
The exhibition demonstrates a woman's feelings in search of answers, the most important answers for making decisions about her children's future, her family, and her world of existence.
The works demonstrate different feelings: care, loneliness, strength, support, disappointment, anticipation, etc.
Project objective:
To encourage the viewer to answer the question: Is there a stable life? Or is it just an illusion? Is there any reason not to worry about what is happening in other parts of the world? How can these events affect your life?
Programme:
- Exhibition of paintings. The works are arranged in an arbitrary sequence; the meaning is conveyed in fragments, but together, they form a general impression.
- Video performance, full-wall projector. A dramatic production by Christina Vasylchuk on the exhibition's theme, based on the text by Olena Popovych
What exactly will happen:
At the entrance to the exhibition, the viewer comes across a video that conveys the emotions described in the text accompanying the exhibition. Then, the viewer proceeds to contemplate the paintings. Before leaving, the viewer can stop at the installation "Boulder-grain of sand ", installed at the exit with a clear suggestion to choose a way to influence the object, namely to select an instrument of influence (several options: hammer, sandpaper, etc.).
How do the artists comment on the significance of this exhibition?
Nataliia Hradanovych:
"Against the backdrop of many events, part of society in different countries perceives terrible events, even wars, that occur in other parts of the world as background noise or spam on the Internet.
This exhibition is an attempt to show that events happen to people! With real people, regardless of their income, education, gender, etc. It should remind us that the horror of war can happen to anyone, anywhere in the world. Therefore, it is impossible to ignore it. The world must come to its senses and stop this madness.
It is difficult for people to imagine their feelings in a truly terrible time, not a ghostly or contrived terrible time, but a real one, like war.
To understand the feelings and motives of another person, you need to imagine yourself in their shoes.
This exhibition aims to help visitors imagine what it feels like when 'your' world falls into the abyss at breakneck speed.
Ask yourself, "- What would I do in such a situation?"
Nataliia Hradanovych
Was born in 1979 in Kamianka, Cherkasy region, Ukraine.
Has technical and economic education. Before the full-scale war, she worked in the construction industry in Ukraine for more than 20 years.
The main rule of life: Everyone can do anything if they want to.
Why is art here?
Art is the best way to express your feelings; it is necessary on a physical level, especially in difficult times. Observing what is happening around art itself helps maintain common sense.
Olena Popovych
Teacher, 32 years old. Ukrainian, a mother of two.
Received a master degree in Literature and English language, was teaching at school in Kyiv and planned to do so until the retirement...but…the war began
She knows from her own experience that art can help you survive even in the darkest times and escape the depressing reality, it gives strength to keep moving.
By writing poetry and short essays she is trying to let her feelings and heavy thoughts pour out onto the paper and not explode within her.
Every Ukrainian fleeing his home understands this text perfectly. She just expresses here what everyone else feels.
Christina Vasylchuk
Actress, 39 years old. Ukrainian.
She has a degree in philology, acting and directing.
Believes that art in all its manifestations gives a unique experience and speaks to the viewer on a deep level of feelings.
With this monologue, she wants to open the door to the subconscious of everyone who has been affected by the greatest misfortune... war...