Ab origine

We find ourselves at the threshold between times and mythological beliefs. The souls, objects and events of the past speak to us, concealed in the whispers of what once was and what still is. "Ab Origine" is a multidisciplinary ritual that gently interlaces Nordic, Slavic and Persian mythologies through the idea of the Eternal Return. This concept, developed by the historian Mircea Eliade, carries the belief that one can only become truly contemporary – or return to the "mythical age" – when the myths of the past come alive. I believe deeply that the way we express reality is the sum of our experiences, filtered through the images of the past. It is the very need to be present, here and now, that gives us the strength to create and to imagine new worlds. Myths are stories of people who, through their journeys, wove together different thoughts and beliefs, gave them new meaning, and anchored them in their perception of the world. For me, “Ab Origine” is the space where my own myth is born – woven from experiences, memories and dreams. I share it with others, inviting them to join me in the discovery of this story.

• Nordic Voices, NeoQuartet (performance)
• Martyna Kosecka (video and sound diffusion)
• Idin Samimi Mofakham (technical assistance)
• Beata Kosecka (origami decoration elements)