Graduation project
Slavic Phantasmagoria. Orphanage of Meanings
Sonia Górecka
A contemporary interpretation of Slavic folklore and symbols invites reflecting on the region’s instability from a different perspective.
In the face of continuous geopolitical destabilisation in the Slavic lands, even the faintest trace of thought or a discarded drawing fragment can carry magical and redemptive powers. ‘Slavic Phantasmagoria’ is a project that seeks to reacquaint us with lost and found motifs and symbols, picked from old books with depictions of Slavic folklore, by morphing and materialising them into contemporary totemic objects. Merging old and new techniques, the installation forms a contemplative hybrid space. The tapestry brings warmth to the place where the many engraved bricks can be moved and combined at will, reflecting the constant restlessness of the Slavic lands. Together with Slavic choir music, this invites the audience to explore the intricate interplay between tradition and modernity and the transformative power of reinterpreting cultural symbols within a globalised world.