when the sky was pink (Kirill Semenovich)
Video, 2023
About the artwork
Not all stories can be told, but any one can be turned into a fairy tale. This is just such a story. A series of artworks based on real events. It's a blend of nostalgic melody captured on VHS and the vibrant imagination of AI.
Original audio from the tape.
Audio explanation
Listen to Kirill Semenovich discuss this work.
pale kirill (Kirill Semenovich) is an artist and digital designer with a master's degree in architecture. His artistic practice explores religious, spiritual, and existential themes, employing minimalistic symbols and clear visual language to encourage reflection and introspection. Drawing from his architectural background, Semenovich investigates the interplay between structure, abstraction, and human perception, utilizing vibrant colors and surreal environments to explore our relationship with space and time.
His projects frequently engage with the transformative possibilities of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence. Works like "The Book of Hope" and "Ultra Love" highlight his interest in merging nostalgic aesthetics and contemporary visual techniques. His work is deeply personal and demonstrates his understanding of how AI tools are great instruments for exploring the past.