This work was selected by and published on the annual infographic contest The Phaistos Project – Forty-five Symbols in New York, 2018.
The traces of worshiping the four elements earth, water, air and fire — are evident throughout all ancient Slavic settlements. Not the elements themselves were worshiped, but rather the beings that were imagined living within. The gods embodying these elements disappeared with Christianization. However, the belief is still alive. Many of the original spirits and demons have transcended ancient religions and remain as part of the folklore the author of this project grew up with. Inspired by her childhood memories, she explored associative representations as a system of formal language.
More information about every single creature you can find out here.
Green Oak-Tree by the Shores
This interactive colouring book was created as part of this project. It includes an excerpt from the poem “Green-Oak Tree by the Shores” by a Russian poet Alexander Pushkin.
In this poem excerpt you will find some of the slavic ghosts and creatures which illustrate the poem. The book has all in all 50 pages and 10 DIN A3 paper sheets where the reader can paint in the found creature and tear out the painted paper sheets for further use. There are also some pages where you can write down your own ideas of your individual interpretation of the certain symbol. The book has the format of 200 × 280 mm.
book cover (front)
perforated DIN A3 sheets
DIN A3 sheet for painting in
impressum
