Unearthing Modern Artifacts from City Walls - and the deeper meaning layered within.

When we encountered the remarkable work of curator Rita Osipova, we felt compelled to share her story and the profound impact she is making in preserving our #culturalheritage.

As we navigate an increasingly #digital future, maker Rita Osipova is on a mission to uncover hidden treasures from our city walls. By salvaging street posters found in Berlin, London, Paris, and Rotterdam, Osipova transforms them into modern archaeological artifacts.?

Through her work, she merges ancient Greek form language with contemporary sensibilities, breathing new life into what may be considered disposable #materials. The result is a collection of new vessels that bridge the gap between the past and the present, conveying daily matters like celebrations and sports.

Have you ever pondered the transient nature of the information that is plastered on our city walls??Festivals, concerts, and exhibitions, once ubiquitous, face the risk of disappearing entirely…

As "unknown humans of the present," we layer one advertisement upon another, often out of sheer boredom.?But what if the significance of these traces goes unnoticed until it's too late??

See Rita in action tearing old posters from city walls below;

Osipova's original work stirs up many questions, we wonder...

Should we reflect more on the fragility of our cultural imprints?

Have you considered the potential significance of seemingly ordinary materials and the stories they might hold?

How can we #reimagine #waste into cultural treasures?

Feeling inspired?

For a deeper understanding of the thriving maker movement and a chance to discover how Rita Osipova and many more makers across various disciplines reshape society, drive innovation, and push the boundaries of creativity we encourage you to explore our latest trend report The Maker Culture linked here: https://www.eclectictrends.com/trend-report-the-maker-culture/

Images courtesy of Rita Osipova