Viktoriia Kurganskaia

The basic concept of my artworks is the synthesis of the ancient archaic craft and contemporary design. As a student, when I got to work in archaeology, I discovered a new ancient world, sealed in the depths of the earth. The study of the material culture of ancient peoples was directly reflected in my art practice. Destroyed vessels, covered with the patina of the time, seem to me incredibly artistic and aesthetically attractive. Destruction is the final stage in the existence of any entity on the planet. And it is also the beginning of a new life. I make each product by hand using materials collected in the wild nature. I create unusual textures with rocks, stones, sea sand, hardened lava and ash. Then I fabricate the surfaces, which mimic the effect seen on crumbling ancient artefacts. 200 Million years ago the earth, from which I create my objects, was the ocean bed. Our planet is constantly changing and transforming. The understanding of this fact reveals to me the core value of accepting one´s small role in the great historical cycle of our planet. And the feeling of happiness from the opportunity to be a part of this process.

Now my studio is based in Hamburg