5 envelopes (white paper, C5) with 27 letters and 1 article (white paper, A4), 2024
The work is based on the artist's personal archive of email correspondence exchanged during preparation for a group exhibition on the theme of peace—understood as the absence of war. The letters document a conflict involving a Curator and 9 Artists, emerged by the participation of artists of Russian origin in the exhibition. This conflict reflects broader tensions that have intensified in Ukrainian media and cultural spaces since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022. These disputes are often amplified by propaganda and manipulative narratives, with the word "peace" weaponized by Russian state media and far-right radicals to justify aggression and legitimize the illegal annexation of Ukrainian territories. By presenting this correspondence as an installation, the work explores the complexities of peace in the context of war, encouraging critical reflection, solidarity, and a deeper understanding of the challenges in building true peace.