УYY is an acronym for Україна Yelena Yemchuk . Україна is the Slavic word for “Ukraine”, followed by the name of the author of this book, who was born in Kyiv. Given the deceptive resemblance between У and Y, the title may at first appear to be "why-why-why".
The editorial project brings together photographs, paintings and the author's personal archive to highlight the essential elements of her broad and heterogeneous research. The time of history is disjointed into fragmented visions, fleeting appearances and shadow plays. Україна Yelena Yemchuk is like a dream that unfolds backwards . From the last to the first, each chapter provides a makeshift compass so you don't get lost in a maze of exceptions and coincidences.
This book is an invitation to escape from the confines of common sense , to surrender to the vertigo of memory and to engage in an inner and intimate dialogue with the author through image.
17.5x24.5cm
