The Chapel of Imagination
CADVC GALLERY (Baltimore, MD), 2023
My installation, The Chapel of Imagination, creates an unconventional sacred space, subverting and re-imagining Russian folktales through a mix of animation, projection mapping, and sculptural objects. The design reimagines the layout of the traditional Orthodox church and is based on the interconnectedness of religion, ideology, and culture.
The Chapel of Imagination: full video documentation
Altar
Multimedia sculpture
Materials: refurbished Singer sewing machine, CNC router-cut wood, laser-cut fluorescent acrylic plastic, spray paint.
Equipment: 19” x 25” monitor, LED blacklight strip, electronic candles.
Techniques: 3D digital animation.
The Iconostasis
Multimedia sculpture inspired by elements of Orthodox churches and Siberian architecture.
Materials: CNC-cut plywood panels
Techniques: animation, projection mapping
Kroshechka-Havroshechka
A multichannel projection piece inspired by Russian fairytale Kroshechka-Havroshechka.
Techniques: multichannel projection mapping, animated digital self-portraits, audio composed of artist’s voice and electronic music
Kolobok
A multichannel projection piece inspired by the Russian fairytale Kolobok.
Materials: vinyl rear-projection fabric, custom plywood wall, customized wooden frames, epoxy resin.
Equipment: single Optoma projector, Mac mini, sound system.
Techniques: animation, video, projection mapping, sound, and voice recording.