CLOTHO

In the Worsted Factory, Tanya Ahmetgalieva’s thought-provoking installation resides within one of its shops, inviting visitors to ponder the significance of fabrics and threads and their symbolic implications.

Drawing inspiration from the ancient myth of Moirae, the Greek goddesses, the project “Clotho” encapsulates a profound concept. Clotho, the spinner, represents the unyielding course of fate, while her counterparts symbolize its fluctuations and inevitability.

Intriguingly, “Clotho” also alludes to a recently discovered human gene associated with preserving youth and beauty. The installation reveals a multi-dimensional canvas, where faces emerge through transparent drapery, blurring the lines between the ethereal realm of the divine and the tangible world of woolen threads.

The up-close portraits of female faces, rendered sketchy and translucent, pay homage to the real workers of the Worsted Factory. These dedicated individuals have devoted their lives to their craft, seemingly embodying the modern manifestations of the Moirae goddesses. Like Clotho, they tirelessly spin the multifarious threads of human existence, weaving the intricate fabric of our contemporary reality.

Stretching across the space, the white threads link the destinies of others, forming clusters of hopes and tangled stories. These threads connect the suspended canvases, creating an ethereal and mesmerizing display.