Blackout
Performance: sound, contact microphone, sound system, strobe light, dance, costume, 12’
Installation: sound 5’ (headphones), stained glass, painting on glass
2024
Windows reflect vulnerability on one side and danger on the other. In Kyiv, many windows are taped to shield against debris from explosions, a testament to their dual nature. This fragility mirrors that of the human spine, where any damage can irrevocably alter the body's architecture.
At the centre of the installation, a kiln-fired glass painting, produced at 400°C, depicts the artist’s spine based on an MRI image. The work draws a connection between the window and the human body: both are protective yet fragile structures that are highly sensitive to vibration, pressure and impact. During the day, the installation functions as a calm and contemplative environment. As daylight fades, additional illumination activates the glass surfaces, transforming the space through reflections, shadows and projected light.
A stroboscopic light creates the illusion of movement within the structure, making the glass appear to shift, tremble and oscillate, as if responding to invisible vibrations. Visitors can position themselves in front of the windows, allowing their shadows to enter the composition and become temporarily embedded within the architectural structure, establishing a direct relationship between body and space.