‘CHĔRĔLNĔ LĔPĔSH KUNE’ by Viktoriia Şăltăr

Pearls, Rubies, Crystals, Glass, Plastic, Metal, Nylon, Charred Feathers, Epoxy Resin, Wood
700x100x100 cm
2024


In the Chuvash cultural lexicon, the first day of April is poetically termed "Cherelne lepesh  kune"—translated as "The Resurrection Day of Butterflies." This title is signifies a  rejuvenation of cultural spirit and identity among the Chuvash people.  

This work reinterprets traditional Chuvash adornments within a broader narrative of  modern ethnic representation, integrating archaic weaving practices with elements inspired  by various subcultures. The materials used—ranging from pearls to charred feathers—serve  as conduits of cultural resilience and dialogue, each imbued with cultural and symbolic  significance. They reflect the dynamic continuum of collective memory, articulating themes  of survival and the reconstruction of identity