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Masha Kechaeva

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RADIOLARIA CHOIR/VIDEO INSTALLATION

"The Chorus of Radiolarians" is a project close to my heart, rooted in the fascinating world of bioconstructivism and inspired by the delicate forms of radiolarians, microorganisms that inhabit warm ocean waters. In the 19th century, German scientist Ernst Haeckel discovered and depicted over a hundred species of these unicellular creatures in his book, "The Beauty of Forms in Nature."

For this project, I developed six intricate costumes using plastic, laser cutting, and hand-sewn fish thread. Bringing this vision to life required a collaborative effort, so I built a talented team of artists, including photographers, videographers, a light designer, a composer, and a singer. Together, we created a six-channel video installation, with each screen featuring its own unique sound channel of singing.

"The Chorus of Radiolarians" is more than just an art installation; it’s a celebration of the intersection between art, science, and technology. This project allows viewers to experience the intricate beauty of these microorganisms and reflects my passion for transforming scientific wonders into immersive artistic expressions.

Creative director - Masha Kechaeva

Costume designer - Masha Kechaeva

Producer - Kseniya Lyashenko

Video - Michael Meshkov

Photo&Video - Maria Yastrebova

Composer - Mitya Vikhornov

Voice - Lisokot

Light - Maxim Beloborodov

Post production - Nick Smirnov, Tim Berezin

VJ - Igor Tatarnikov

2014

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