Art as a reflection of the artist's worldview. If art is a cosmos, then this cosmos is inside us. Have we not started replacing self-reflection with self-admiration? Have we not started considering ourselves as gods, turning our lives into a bright and glossy show in social media? Have we not become so obsessed with chasing a perfect body, eternal youth, and beauty that we forget about our inner world?
This mirror is the same size as Kazimir Malevich's famous "Black Square". This painting has been a subject of discussion and interpretation for over a hundred years, and it depends on us what we see in it.
Malevich hung his first "Black Square" in the corner of a room, where icons were traditionally placed in houses. It was a gesture that broke the usual boundaries and traditions, becoming a symbol of the avant-garde. I also wanted to place my mirror in a way that it would be in its context - as something that goes beyond ordinary perception. However, the exhibition organizers hung it on the wall at the entrance, and it just became a part of the room. Without explanations, it remained just a mirror - a decorative element, not a part of artistic expression.
Depending on the context, we can perceive the mirror differently. In a regular space, it is just a mirror, but at an exhibition, it becomes part of artistic expression. When we talk about Malevich, it connects us with the avant-garde, with a history that imposes new meanings on this simple object.
At the exhibition where this art object was presented, it was interesting to observe how viewers reacted to the mirror. Some, entering the room, did not stop to think about the work but simply used the mirror as a regular interior element, emphasizing how sometimes we do not notice the depths in everyday things. But there were those who stopped and read, seeking more in the object than just the function of a mirror.
As for the mirror itself, depending on the angle, it reflected the works of other artists participating in the exhibition. This became another metaphor: how our perception of the world constantly changes depending on the context we encounter, and how we can see parts of others in ourselves when we look through the prism of others' creations.
This work became part of my next exhibition, where I integrated it without text or reference to Malevich, becoming part of a new series where I showcased my photos with reflections in puddles and other surfaces. The mirror reflecting the world and people became another element interacting with other images and evoking deep reflections.
Reflecting one's face in this mirror, the viewer is confronted with the question: "What do I truly see?" It is not just an external reflection - it is an internal process where everyone will see not only their image but also what they are trying to avoid or strive for. The mirror allows seeing one's own reflection, a moment of truth, a moment of deep self-reflection.
Every gaze into this mirror is an attempt to understand what we are truly seeking in the world and in ourselves. This reflection is not just of physical reality but of an inner state: our experiences, beliefs, and hopes.
Everything we see is our own vision, our reflection, our personal perspective, experience, and belief. And it is in this process of exploration that we can find our true essence.
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