2019 – present
Collaboration with art group Pussy Riot. Creation of an animated universe and visual identity
Pussiverce embodies an ambitious and multifaceted 3D universe specifically crafted for Pussy Riot. It is not only an artistic representation, but is also a powerful statement against patriarchy, as well as being an expression of support for the rights of FLINTA (an acronym in German for women, lesbian, inter, non-binary, trans, and agender).
Within this universe, there are music videos, quirky characters, merchandise with feminist messages, and NFT exhibition pieces such as Patriarchy Widow and PROOF OF PROTEST (released by Lensxyzchain to raise funds for reproduction rights in the US). Another important element is the 3D church from the music video Sexist, serving as a sanctuary for victims of sexual harassment.
The visual identity of the Pussiverce extends its presence into the physical world through live stage performances and concerts by Pussy Riot.
Exhibited:
2022
screen on the wall, PussyVerce, Superchief Gallery NFT, SXSW, Austin, US
2022
screen on the wall, NFT ART Berlin, Brightmoments Gallery X Kraftwerk, Berlin, GER
2022
public screen, Times Square NYC, by Pranksy X Magpie, US
2019 – present
Collaboration with art group Pussy Riot. Creation of an animated universe and visual identity
Pussiverce embodies an ambitious and multifaceted 3D universe specifically crafted for Pussy Riot. It is not only an artistic representation, but is also a powerful statement against patriarchy, as well as being an expression of support for the rights of FLINTA (an acronym in German for women, lesbian, inter, non-binary, trans, and agender).
Within this universe, there are music videos, quirky characters, merchandise with feminist messages, and NFT exhibition pieces such as Patriarchy Widow and PROOF OF PROTEST (released by Lensxyzchain to raise funds for reproduction rights in the US). Another important element is the 3D church from the music video Sexist, serving as a sanctuary for victims of sexual harassment.
The visual identity of the Pussiverce extends its presence into the physical world through live stage performances and concerts by Pussy Riot.
Exhibited:
2022
screen on the wall, PussyVerce, Superchief Gallery NFT, SXSW, Austin, US
2022
screen on the wall, NFT ART Berlin, Brightmoments Gallery X Kraftwerk, Berlin, GER
2022
public screen, Times Square NYC, by Pranksy X Magpie, US
Ksti Hu
The Berlin-based artist and activist Ksti Hu, who grew up in the Arctic Komi region, operates at the intersection of digital art and sociocultural inquiry. Her multicultural roots and multilingual experiences deeply shape her engagement with language, identity, and culture. Her project, RUDE, acts as a subversive gesture, advocating for the "unlearning" of languages and challenging biases associated with immigration. Her latest works illuminate remnants of her Komi heritage and her bi-cultural identity, delving into colonialism in the post-Soviet sphere. Hu's artistic expression spans from typography to animation. Collaborations, like the one with Nadya Tolokonikova of Pussy Riot where they crafted the entire 3D "PUSSYVERCE" universe, are integral to her creative spectrum. Hu continuously probes and redefines the boundaries of cultural and linguistic identity. Her body of work offers a critical reflection on the fluidity and challenges of self-identification in a globalized world, representing a pro-found, personal re-engagement and revaluation of cultural intricacies.
Photography by Iryna Drahun
Styling by Ekaterina Samorukova
Ksti Hu
Photography by Iryna Drahun
Styling by Ekaterina Samorukova
The Berlin-based artist and activist Ksti Hu, who grew up in the Arctic Komi region, operates at the intersection of digital art and sociocultural inquiry. Her multicultural roots and multilingual experiences deeply shape her engagement with language, identity, and culture. Her project, RUDE, acts as a subversive gesture, advocating for the "unlearning" of languages and challenging biases associated with immigration. Her latest works illuminate remnants of her Komi heritage and her bi-cultural identity, delving into colonialism in the post-Soviet sphere. Hu's artistic expression spans from typography to animation. Collaborations, like the one with Nadya Tolokonikova of Pussy Riot where they crafted the entire 3D "PUSSYVERCE" universe, are integral to her creative spectrum. Hu continuously probes and redefines the boundaries of cultural and linguistic identity. Her body of work offers a critical reflection on the fluidity and challenges of self-identification in a globalized world, representing a pro-found, personal re-engagement and revaluation of cultural intricacies.
Interviews