20160112 - fairy tales

Fairy tales as you’ve never seen them before

Russian artist Uldus creates surreal photographic portraits of maidens, demons, heroines and gnomes

Russian artist Uldus (TED Talk: Wry photos that turn stereotypes upside down) makes fantastical and intricate photographic portraits of people — as they imagine themselves to be. In the process, she smashes stereotypes about modern Russian culture. In her latest series, Russ Land — a Slavic name for Russia — she’s diving into the past, deep into the magical world of pre-Christian Russian fairy tales and folklore. Exploring ancient pagan archetypes, femininity and magic, Uldus’ modern take on traditional tales provides a visual way into the complexity of Russian identity. She shares the stories behind the images.


 http://ideas.ted.com/gallery-fairy-tales-as-youve-never-seen-them-before/