Varvara Uhlik

  1. Photograph of three people in the countryside. All figures are blurred whilst the background is in focus.
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    From "Sunshine, How Are You?" photo series, Varvara Uhlik, 2023-ongoing, photography

    “Sunshine, How Are You?"  is a personal exploration of childhood memories and the enduring impact of the post-Soviet era on my sense of identity. Born in eastern Ukraine, five years after the collapse of the Soviet Union, I was often told I was fortunate to have missed the hardships of Soviet rule. However, as I grew older, I began grappling with a profound sense of disorientation and uncertainty about my identity, akin to the elusive sense of self experienced by a Soviet citizen. Caught between the remnants of Soviet influence and my own evolving sense of self, this project represents my process of emotional and cultural renewal in the face of a lingering past.

    ©the artist