A light art installation was launched at “Motherland” to mark the 35th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence
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In Kyiv, an audiovisual art installation titled “The Future Remembers,” dedicated to Ukraine’s Independence Day, has been launched at the “Motherland” monument. The five-minute projection will be shown every evening from August 21 to September 1, from 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
This was reported by hromadske.
The installation combines light, 3D graphics, and music to illustrate the connection between Ukraine’s past, present, and future.
During the five-minute projection, various symbols appear on the monument, including Cossack embroidery, Crimean Tatar ornaments, and motifs from civilizations that have inhabited Ukrainian lands over the centuries—the Greeks, Scythians, and Slavs.
The installation’s narrative consists of three parts: “The Past,” “Transformation,” and “The Future.” The first part features images of roots and ornaments from ancient cultures; the second, water and metal; and the third, constellations and a flag.
I was struck by the title of this installation—“The Future Remembers.” On the one hand, there is a certain conflict with this phrase. On the other hand, there’s a lot of truth to it. Because our future is shaped by events from our past; our future is being created today and is determined by the decisions people make every day
Tetyana Berezhna Minister of Culture of Ukraine
The project’s creator is Ukrainian lighting designer Mykola Kabluka. The visual component was created using projection mapping: the 3D graphics were developed specifically to match the shape and scale of the monument. Thanks to this, the surface of the sculpture appears in the projection as water, metal, crystal, and constellations.
The future does not arise from a vacuum. It is shaped by the choices we make today, and our ability to move forward stems from an understanding of where we came from. A conscious understanding of the past becomes not a burden, but a foundation: a source of strength, identity, and resilience
Expolight Project description published by the installation’s creators
The soundtrack was synchronized with the visual sequence. The musical composition was created specifically for this installation.
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