This series of collages by Sweden-based artist Anastasia
Savinova, entitled Genius Loci, provides a unique study of city
architecture. Each individual piece is an amalgamation of the spirit of a
destination, rather than being an exact visual representation. The
results are stunning depictions of cities in France, Sweden, Denmark and
Germany, that are reminiscent of neat doll's houses.
The artist explains: "In this project I try to identify differences
and to find similarities between places of habitation. Travelling around
cities and countries, I take pictures of buildings, look into windows
sneakily, go to local shops, flea markets and bars, watch everyday life –
all this helps to build the feeling of the place.
"This feeling becomes a foundation or a series of large-scale
collages. The integral image emerges from visual information and dozens
of associations. While architecture and landscape are visual components
of the integral image, at the same time, this image is inseparably
linked with a mentality and a way of life.
"It is saturated with 'an incorporeal something'. Ancient Romans
called it 'genius loci' – the protective spirit of a place. In
contemporary usage, 'genius loci' refers to a location’s distinctive
atmosphere. A big house on each collage is composed of many buildings,
which are typical for a particular country or city."
Discover more at anastasiasavinova.com. Via Ignant | Main image: Denmark, Copenhagen Uppland, Sweden Dalarna, Sweden France Skåne, Sweden Norrland, Sweden Germany Gotland, Sweden Belgium
About The Author - Laura Collinson
After spending six years in East London, Laura moved back
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Dalarna, Sweden
France
Skåne, Sweden
Norrland, Sweden
Germany
Gotland, Sweden
Belgium
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