The total installation exhibition took place in the «Transit Zone» space in Zelenogorsk from July 10th to July 31st.
During the off-season, the Zelengorsk area and the Primorskoye Highway rarely see the sun—in the autumn, spring, and winter, streetlights have to take on the workload. Electricity, like all of us, sometimes needs a vacation from intensive work—this summer, thanks to the abundance of sunny days, Zelengorsk transforms into a popular spot for vacationers, and the lamp lighting has found a restful retreat at the bus stop. Throughout the installation’s operation, you have the opportunity to visit and try to wake it up through the windows of the «Transit Zone.»
A feature of the exhibition space is that it is located inside an active bus stop with large windows. Therefore, the exhibition is primarily meant to be viewed from the outside through the windows while waiting for the bus.
Exterior view of the exhibition
General view of the exhibition
The exhibition «Escaped Electricity» is the result of a year of curatorial work.
Project Timeline:
August 2025
/ Open call organized by «Transit Zone»October 2025
/ Research expedition to Zelenogorsk and material collectionJanuary — March 2026
/ Conceptual project developmentApril — May 2026
/ Development of technical aspects, conceptual texts, and sound designJune 2026
/ Receiving a grant from the Potanin FoundationEarly July 2026
Installation in ZelenogorskJuly 10, 2026
Vernissage
Overall exhibition view
An interactive system was specifically developed and programmed for the exhibition’s installation, allowing electricity to be activated in various ways. Viewers were invited to call a pre-programmed telephone, and by pressing certain buttons, different elements of the installation would light up. A final press would trigger the entire light sequence complete with sound accompaniment.
interaction with the telephone receiver
The exhibition design and concept were developed by Polina Mansurova and Sofya Ivanova.
Kirill Luchinin handled the technical aspects of the project.
Sofya Ivanova managed the sound design.
Nikolay Shuvalov oversaw production and curation.
As part of the vernissage on July 10, Sofia Ivanova performed a musical set.
music set
Exhibition opening
Vernissage
