Andrius Arutiunian and Saodat Ismailova Explore Deep Time in 'Recurse' at KCCC Klaipėda
The KCCC Exhibition Hall in Klaipėda is hosting "Recurse," a dual exhibition featuring Armenian-Lithuanian artist and composer Andrius Arutiunian alongside Uzbek artist and filmmaker Saodat Ismailova. This showcase brings together their recent works, fostering a direct dialogue between the two. The exhibition's theme revolves around the concept of doubling, where reflections between two mirrors create a recurring viewpoint, mirroring the practices of both artists. Since 2022, Arutiunian and Ismailova have identified as artistic allies, exploring shared themes such as Eastern cosmologies, vernacular knowledge, and the interplay of life and death. Visitors will encounter myths that influence their artistic narratives, revealing ancient rituals and dreams of utopia. The exhibition emphasizes a collective exploration of deep time and cosmology beyond specific national traditions.
Key facts
- Recurse is on view at KCCC Exhibition Hall in Klaipėda
- The exhibition features recent works by Andrius Arutiunian and Saodat Ismailova
- Arutiunian is an Armenian-Lithuanian artist and composer
- Ismailova is an Uzbek artist and filmmaker
- The two artists have connected on a shared imaginary space since 2022
- Recurse is structured around the idea of recursion, figured as an image repeated between two mirrors
- Shared themes include Zoroastrianism, vernacular knowledges, alternate temporalities, esotericism, and the extractive transformation of the Earth
- The show traces ancient rituals, buried resources, and utopian dreams as recurring motifs
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- KCCC Exhibition Hall
Locations
- Klaipėda
- Lithuania
- Armenia
- Uzbekistan