Part 3
Photo: GORK
I’m returning to the promised location where my friends from the studio and I spent about two hours.
Long-time subscribers of the magazine know that during numerous exhibitions, I’ve developed an unhealthy love for models. Now imagine stepping into a small room where the entire space is occupied by a model of all the cities of the Golden Ring. The level of detail is astonishing: while processing the photos, it felt like I was working with real life.
The model is highly interactive: vehicles move around, there are buttons that activate movements in specific areas, and even people are animated—something I must admit I’ve never encountered before. I especially want to highlight both the local and overall lighting. For example, in the Moscow section, it’s done clumsily and actually hinders photography. Here, however, the timing for changing from day to night is excellent, and the lighting is set up naturally and thoughtfully.
Upon entering, we successfully and smirkingly declined binoculars, which turned out to be a mistake. They are an essential accessory for studying the details of the objects. Fortunately, I had a telephoto lens with me. The creators of the model work in the same room behind glass and are eager for you to discover the Easter eggs that you start noticing after an hour of exploring the model. There’s Ivanovo, where only brides live, Zmey Gorynych, scenes from Soviet films, and even a character suspiciously resembling Putin riding a bear.
If you’re in Yaroslavl, don’t hesitate to stop by!
@gorkjournal
Photo: GORK
I’m returning to the promised location where my friends from the studio and I spent about two hours.
Long-time subscribers of the magazine know that during numerous exhibitions, I’ve developed an unhealthy love for models. Now imagine stepping into a small room where the entire space is occupied by a model of all the cities of the Golden Ring. The level of detail is astonishing: while processing the photos, it felt like I was working with real life.
The model is highly interactive: vehicles move around, there are buttons that activate movements in specific areas, and even people are animated—something I must admit I’ve never encountered before. I especially want to highlight both the local and overall lighting. For example, in the Moscow section, it’s done clumsily and actually hinders photography. Here, however, the timing for changing from day to night is excellent, and the lighting is set up naturally and thoughtfully.
Upon entering, we successfully and smirkingly declined binoculars, which turned out to be a mistake. They are an essential accessory for studying the details of the objects. Fortunately, I had a telephoto lens with me. The creators of the model work in the same room behind glass and are eager for you to discover the Easter eggs that you start noticing after an hour of exploring the model. There’s Ivanovo, where only brides live, Zmey Gorynych, scenes from Soviet films, and even a character suspiciously resembling Putin riding a bear.
If you’re in Yaroslavl, don’t hesitate to stop by!
@gorkjournal