Faculty of Art

Drawing and Painting

Ksenia Danilova

Bridge over Frozen River

"Bridge over a Frozen River" is part of my thesis series "After the Event" in which I explore a potential post-climate crisis Earth, where giant plant women hybrids have replaced humans, and the world is thriving as Nature reclaims what's hers. I chose the locations I wished to reimagine based on places I've been in the city that I felt were recognizable or were part of my daily commute. I wanted a mix of popular and obscure locations. The monochrome green evokes nature and plants.

“Excerpt from my Thesis paper:"There’s a rare chill in the air. The clouds that rolled past the grocery store have reached a bridge that stands over a valley. There’s a little river at the bottom. Reeds grow by the sandy banks, and bushes and shrubs litter the sides of the hill. Willow trees droop down, their leaves nearly touching the flowing water. Its rippling can be heard from the top of the bridge. It starts to snow. The flurries cover every surface with white flakes that disappear seconds after they land. A cool breeze shakes the willow branches, blowing the snow into a frenzy. The figure plays in it, her body silhouetted, nearly disappearing into the white clouds. The snow leads her, the swirling flakes guiding her east. They try to pull at her gently, but they melt before they can reach her skin. "”