Vasilisa Ikryannikova
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Vasilisa Ikryannikova is a filmmaker and visual artist whose work delves into the intricate intersections of memory, identity, and human experience. Born in Moscow in 2002 and moving to the Netherlands in 2010, Vasilisa's artistic journey began at the Gerrit Rietveld Academy in Amsterdam, where she has honed her unique approach to visual storytelling.
Drawing inspiration from surreal aesthetics and experimental sound design, Vasilisa's art seeks to provoke introspection and emotional resonance. Her installations and films, such as Strobe Installation (2021) for the Platform at Club Atelier Amsterdam and an audio-sculptural installation (2022) with Lisa Kostenko in The Grey Space in the Middle in The Hague, explore themes of sensory experience and space, inviting audiences into immersive, contemplative environments.
Vasilisa's work is characterized by a seamless blend of analog and digital techniques, as seen in projects like "Recovered Footage" (2022) and "Vessel" (2022). Her collaborative installation "FAMILIAR FOREIGN," exhibited at ROZENSTRAAT and the Give Fresh Air Exhibition in 2023, reflects her ongoing exploration of memory and the human connection to space.
A notable highlight of Vasilisa's artistic practice is her graduation film "Song of the Sanctuary," a visual ontology that explores liminality in the mnemosyne and existentialism through dance and poetic narration. This experimental art film, which seeks to find beauty in a world engulfed by suffering, will premiere at the prestigious Nederlands Film Festival in September 2024.
Through her diverse body of work, Vasilisa Ikryannikova continues to push the boundaries of conventional narrative, creating thought-provoking art that resonates deeply with viewers.
Photo by Giovanni Salice, Creative Direction Rosa Álvarez Solano.