An art object in the colors of Suprematism appeared in Vitebsk

The installation of letter sculptures forming the word "Mova" is nearing completion near the 1000th Anniversary of Vitebsk pedestrian bridge. This is the fourth such art object created as part of the "Greatness of the Native Language" project, as reported to BELTA by the project organizers.

According to the author's concept, sculptor Pavel Voynitsky, the colors were chosen to reflect the historical and natural distinctions of all regions of Belarus. For Vitebsk, this is a combination of yellow, blue, terracotta, red, and black. These colors are easily recognizable as those of Suprematism, an art movement founded by one of the most famous artists of the 20th century, Kazimir Malevich. It was in Vitebsk, a hundred years ago, that he gathered like-minded individuals and founded the UNIOVIS association. Bright colors then adorned the streets, buildings, and trams of Vitebsk.

"This project has organically integrated into the cultural events that have been taking place in Vitebsk and Belarus recently: the celebration of the 100th anniversary of UNIOVIS, numerous exhibitions, campaigns, and performances," noted Andrey Dukhounikov, director of the Vitebsk Center for Contemporary Art. "It turns out that this theme is very important and, most importantly, relevant not only for specialists but also for numerous art enthusiasts. In addition to the new art object for Vitebsk being interesting in its plastic and color solutions, it is also important as a kind of symbol, a starting point for comprehending the significance of language as a crucial cultural component of national self-awareness."

"Mova" art objects have already been installed in Gomel, Brest, and Mogilev. Grodno and Minsk are next. The project's idea is based on the works of the renowned Belarusian ethnographer and art critic Mikhas Romanyuk, as well as on the concept of designer, artist, and poet Mikhal Anempodistov, described in his book "The Color of Belarus."

Photos by the project organizers.