Who says galleries have to be traditional? The art exhibition I recently visited was set up in a forest, and it was the most refreshing and peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The installations were spread out among the trees, away from the usual paths, requiring a bit of a trek through the woods to reach them. But trust me, it was totally worth it!
The theme of the exhibition was distancing from society, which was particularly relevant given the current pandemic situation. It was fascinating to see how each individual artwork explored this theme in its own way. And the best part was that almost every artwork was interactive and designed to engage the viewer. You could actually touch and play with them!
There were some more playful artworks like the "Furshet" installation by the "Artistic Solitude" group, where trees acted as servers holding trays of snacks and drinks. And don't even get me started on the "Mushroom Places" installation - it was a whole glade filled with giant mushrooms wearing different hats like police caps and ear flaps. It was so much fun!
But there were also installations with social overtones, such as the composition "Stage of Wild Barbecues". The herd of barbecues drew an analogy between humans and wild animals, and all the grills were active and you could even try to breed coals and cook shish kebab in them.
The further into the forest, the more unusual architectural forms were found. From the "art gallery" in the dugout of Igor Makarevich and Elena Elagina to the "Bunker" by Dmitry Vrubel and Victoria Timofeeva, and the "Labyrinth" by Yulia Nesis. And let's not forget about "Vertical-horizontal (web)" by Francisco Infante and Nonna Goryunova. The artists drew thin threads between the trunks to catch the streams of sunlight, creating a beautiful web-like installation that interacted with the forest light.
If you're looking for even more interactivity, Roman Sakin's works will help you focus on the smallest details of the forest. His pocket gallery is given to everyone, and during the walk, you can leave it anywhere and thereby organize a small exhibition slightly larger than the palm. It's a great exercise to learn to see not only common things but also to be observant and sensitive to details.
Overall, this exhibition was a joyful and uplifting experience that allowed me to appreciate the beauty of nature and art in a whole new way. Don't miss the chance to check it out!
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