Spiderotopia explores the theoretical reneissance of the Ukrainian identity free
from any territorial invasions. Main agent that plays a key part within this prosperity
is Ukrainian traditional craft arts, elements with clear tectonic and ideological articulation. Using the language of vyshyvanka as well as traditional
“spiders” - module like elements of home decor made out of dried grass, which Ukrainians decorated their houses from
before the Christianity arrived, the concept applies it to an utopian world - with
skyscrapers, progressive infrastructure, bridges and power grids. This project is not only a model of a idealized cultural growth of a nation, but
can also be seen from a more pragmatic point of today’s Ukrainian mentality and
its cultural heritage.
On the verge of comedy, tragedy and a farce some of our traits do not seem to disappear, turning utopian world into
a dystopia. Its an exercise to observe ourselves: times are changing, but do we
change with them?
Spiderotopia
American Incubator workshop Team members: Maria Proshkowska, Olia Synyakevych, Ivanka Borodina, Bogdan Seredyak
Izone, Kyiv, Ukraine
2018
American Incubator workshop Team members: Maria Proshkowska, Olia Synyakevych, Ivanka Borodina, Bogdan Seredyak
Izone, Kyiv, Ukraine
2018
