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Poberezhniuk Ziu
“For a very long time I tried to be born and become a separate person. But the child’s cocoon was too safe and comfortable to get out of there. I lacked the strength for this for 30 years.”
“A series of collages “Safety. Home”. These are three artworks about my understanding of my territory and my borders in time. How much space, rights and rules do I need during my life? My territory, my home is the place of my fullest manifestation and my safety. Why did I realize its need so late?”
“My declaration of the artist is an anti-declaration. I do not consider myself an artist.
Most likely, I’m just a researcher. Foremost, I’m looking for myself and my place in my country, in the world, in art.
I used to look for myself in other fields – journalism, public activities, texts, but the most successful tool was the collage.
In my work, I explore topics that are close to me at the time of creation. Now it is about separation, self-understanding and becoming an independent person. And since February 2022, this topic has crystallized even more clearly for me, because my homeland Ukraine is now fighting for its independence and is separating from russia and the colonial past.
Most often, collage for me is a battlefield with myself. How far can I go beyond my own narrow thinking? Will I allow myself to tear off pieces of paper instead of carefully cutting out every millimeter? Will I be able to grow deeper?
My collages are just me, made up of different pieces, colors and shapes. My collages grow and change with me or stagnate in the middle of the road….”
