Yana Bachynska

In his new artwork, Bachynska presents five videos filmed before and during the full-scale invasion. In these, the artist imagines a utopian community of the future and integrates his reveries into the contemporary context. Instead of confining himself to social criticism, he suggests a fresh idea of how the world might be.

The space in which these are presented is a total installation that reminds of interiors typical for old flats in Lviv (Bachynskа’s native city), recognisable from the videos. The walls are covered with soot and harsh strokes of dark grey lime; the room is furnished with second-hand tables, armchairs and sofas. With these details, the artist creates a cosy place and invites the viewer into the intimate space of his.