In Dnipro, located just 95 kilometers from the front line, an installation titled "Red River" has been unveiled. Approximately 250 meters of lace have adorned the museum's halls.

The author of the work, Valeriy Kuznetsov, reported on this.

Valeriy collaborated on the piece with his wife, Kateryna Kuznetsova, as well as Artem Malyutin and Tetiana Shchedrova.

In a comment to UP.Culture, the artist mentioned that he had finished the work on July 5, but only decided to reveal it now. The catalyst was the news about talks between America's leader, Donald Trump, and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, where a red carpet was rolled out for the latter. Valeriy then decided to present his work to the world.

"The work transforms into a living artery, wrapping around stairs and walls, addressing themes of war, memory, blood, and loss," Valeriy wrote.

The installation is made from ethylene-vinyl acetate – a flexible synthetic material and a byproduct of the shoe manufacturing process.

The artist added that this material resembles plasticine. Due to the use of vinyl straps, the work appears prickly. 

"This also adds meaning. We created something reminiscent of our patterns. But we also wanted to convey in this mass that it is blood taking on the shapes of patterns. I am very pleased that we completed this project in the art museum, as our work beautifully complements the pieces currently on display there," Valeriy stated. 

He added that in Dnipro, located 95 kilometers from the front, the installation serves as a physical and emotional response to current events. The red, mesh structure is associated with "the vulnerability of the human body, traditional cultural ornaments, and the creeping shadow of violence".

This project continues a long-term exploration of this material, which the artists have been working with since 2008.

Among his plans, Valeriy hopes to extend the river and showcase his work in other cities.