Aleksei Morozov
a frozen settlement in Yakutsk, Siberia
For 30 years, Aleksei has braved the frigid Siberian tundra, working tirelessly on the oil rigs and ensuring the safety and reliability of his team while wrestling with the harsh elements. His world is filled with small certainties: his dependable truck, the warmth of a relentless wood stove, and the familiar bark of each neighborhood dog he knows by name. Drawn to details others might overlook, he finds himself captivated by the subtle language of hands, reflecting on the lies they tell and what they reveal about wear, age, and anxiety.
About
Obsession
The hidden language of hands under duress
Voice
Sub-zero breath on cracked skin
Artistic Medium
Frost-etched metal plates
Technique
Scoring with heated tools
Influences
The tundra winds, old machinery, oil rig camaraderie
Materials
Scrap metal from rig, frost, soot
Scale
Work fits within a metal toolbox lid
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