For the «Science Library of the Future» project, I created a dramatic series of three pieces called «The Basics", reflecting on the role of the library and its transformation in the modern world:

"With the advent of books, the cultural heritage of civilisations settled on paper pages. Books not only facilitated the transmission of knowledge, but also fuelled the creation of the world's first universities. Over time, numerous book depositories turned into libraries, striking in their scale and architectural forms. And now, as the flow of information has moved far beyond the bookshelves and print media give way to electronic media, the role of the library is changing with incredible speed. It acts as a link between the past and the future. And we, the generation that grew up with books, are actively participating in this transformation"

In realising my ideas, I began by capturing the eye-catching textures of the Science Library. These textures were at the centre of the intention of the graphic works. The charcoal took over the main task, it was left to me to set the accents. Books, people and the silhouette of the city grew with light pastel movements.

The Scientific Library of the Future is a platform for communication and co-operation between RUDN Scientific Library and creative communities via Instagram @nbb_project.

The art exhibition in the halls of the RUDN Scientific Library was a part of the «Science Library of the Future» project and included more than 40 works by artists from the Association of Pleinair Artists and other artistic associations inspired by the aesthetics of the modern Scientific Library. Thanks to curator Anna Orlova for the idea and realisation of the project, which won the competition of the New Media Lab at Winzavod.