Communists
Video installation, 2011
One of the main ideological driving forces of the Soviet Union was the promise that its people would be living under Communism in the very near future – literally within the next few years. This promise was made by Stalin, Khrushchev, Brezhnev and others. Communism is an ideal life in an ideal society. Everyone is equal, prosperity abounds. Everyone works according to their ability and receives according to their needs. People were ready to put up with a lot to attain this ideal world. But despite labour victories and surpassed five-year and other targets, the ideal world grew ever more distant with each passing year. The renewal of independence put an end to the dream of an ideal and just world. But 85-year-old Vera Semyonovna is a devout communist. She still believes and keeps waiting. (A.B.)
Artist's Bio:
Film director and photographer. Bley has studied event direction, film direction and art history. Aija Bley has directed more than 25 documentaries and animation films, which have shown and won awards at various international festivals. She has also participated in filming expeditions in exotic and extreme locations. Since 2010 Bley has been travelling the territory of the former USSR for the www.15madsheep.com project. As a photographer, Bley has taken part in several group exhibitions, as well as put on solo shows at Gallery NOASS and at Andrejsala, as a part of project On the Road.