The title "Kolo" refers to the ancient Slavic symbol of the circle — a sign of eternal return, the cyclical nature of life, and the continuity of tradition.
In this video art piece, everything revolves around circular forms: a traditional loaf of bread (karavai), the sun, a circular dance of idols, tree rings, and water ripples. The circles embody the essence of Russian cultural memory — everything repeats, yet nothing ever stays the same.
Through the image of the karavai, which represents the cyclical nature of existence, the work uncovers the deep layers of Russian cultural identity.
The guide through the piece is a bear. As an ancient spirit of the Russian land, the bear leads the viewer through all the stages, using the karavai as an entry point into collective memory.