Between Dog and Wolfs
Maria Gvardeitseva
London, UK, 2023
In our modern world, memories are often contested and their meanings are manipulated and questioned. People generally believe that they are free to think and feel their own thoughts and feelings, when in fact they draw some of their shared thoughts and feelings, and memorialization rituals play an important role here. It is important for the artist to recognize that our thoughts and feelings are not entirely our own, but are shaped by our shared experiences and collective memory. Our rituals of commemoration play an important role in reinforcing these shared memories and shaping our perception of the past.
By incorporating elements of memory and symbolism into the artistic performance, Maria aims to touch upon a shared cultural consciousness and create a work of art that will resonate with a wide audience. Recognizing how our memory is influenced by history, the archaeology of space, ethical values, and human existence, the performance touches on universal aspects, but also the specific cultural and personal sensibilities in which we live today