The Road to the Blue Bird

A series of glass sculptures dedicated to M. Meterlenko’s play «The Blue Bird,» designed for a Moscow city route that immerses visitors in the history of the Moscow Art Theatre.

The characters of the play are represented as small glass figures, which act as visual guides along the route. Their placement within the urban environment connects the fairytale world to the actual theatrical spaces of Moscow.

Glass was chosen for creating the figures. Under the influence of the sun, it casts bright reflections and color shifts, causing the figures to change depending on the lighting and surrounding space. This allows the installation to bring a sense of fantasy into the urban environment and capture the attention of passersby.

The primary color chosen is blue, which is associated with the Bluebird—a symbol of the search for happiness and the main goal of the protagonists' journey in the play.The small size of the figures and the presence of cutouts allow them to be easily integrated into an urban environment without overwhelming the surrounding space. Furthermore, the colored glass, the play of light, and the expressive silhouettes ensure their visibility, transforming each figure into a visual landmark along the route.

Tiltyl and Mitil are the main characters who embark on a journey to find the Blue Bird.The Stanislavsky House serves as the beginning of a creative journey and a trip with the characters into a fairy tale, where visitors are introduced to the world of theater.

The Soul of Light becomes a guide on the path of Tiltil and Mitil, helping the children navigate this extraordinary world.The Nemirovich-Danchenko Apartment Museum also serves as a unique guide into the past of a man who overturned conceptions of world theater.

The dog symbolizes loyalty, devotion, and reliability in history. It does not leave Tiltil and Mitil during their journey and stays by their side no matter what.

The MKhT named after A. P. Chekhov symbolizes fidelity to theatrical tradition.

The Bluebird is the goal of the heroes' journey. After traversing the entire route with Tiltil and Mitil, the Bluebird becomes the culmination of the journey and all the adventures. Thus, the MKHAT named after Gorky building becomes the symbolic endpoint of the theatrical voyage.