The project is dedicated to the creation of alternative theatre and film dances. A pair of posters compare the different interpretations of the same works.
The series 01 «Dog heart», M. A. Bulgak The genius doctor creates a human being from a dog, but the «new man» turns out to be a dumb and dangerous ham. Satira to the Soviet idea of mass re-education.
«Dog Heart» film by Vladimir Bortko Satiric but canonic adaptation with emphasis on social degradation.
Picture, animation of the poster at Midjourney.
Mother reflects a transformation from a dog to an ugly man in a costume, a hero of a work, Sharikov, who acts as an active citizen while remaining ignorant.
The film «A Dog’s Heart» is directed by Simon McBurney . There is no strong political context for the original.
Photo, illustration, digital collage.
Silhouette shadow of the dog and a broken drink reflect the past and the future of the hero. A broken drink forms a muzzle: a new expression that deters the nature of a dog.
Series 02 «Authorium Orange», Anthony Burgess The story of Alex’s violent teenager, who, by depriving him of his free will, «re-enacts» the state.
The film «A Clockwork Orange» is directed by Stanley Kubrick . By falling into the hands of the State, the main hero is being treated, which breaks his mind.
Alternative color versions of the poster.
Shesterone in the form of orange, the main hero, splits among the common system’s sixs.
Analog collage.
«A Clockwork Orange Director: Nick Bagnall Action moves to Liverpool Streets, Alex and his gang are portrayed as victims of social inequality and arbitrariness.
An animated poster is gradually filled with juice, symbolizing how the system squeezes the hero to dry.
Seria 03 «Anna Karenina», L. N. Tolstoy Tragic story of a woman who broke up a marriage for the sake of passion but was the victim of social condemnation and died under the wheels of a train.
«Anna Karenina» film by Vladimir Bortko Theatrical drama about the tragedy of a woman.
Analog illustration, scan.
The broken ring is a symbol of a broken marriage, with rails and a train inside it as a premonition of Anna’s death. The ringed composition highlights the cycle of fatal elections.
«Karenin A.» by Roman Gabriel Action is moving to the Soviet Union during the thawing period. It’s about Karenin’s Designator’s solitude and fate.
Digital illustration.
The tie that drags into the loop on the poster reflects the unhappiness of the hero’s position.
Serium 04 «451 degrees Farengeit», Ray Bradbury Anthiotopic novel about the future where books are banned and firefighters burn them to keep control of society.