Daria Konshtik. March 15, 2020. Tel Aviv, Israel.
“Apocalypse now”
In my works I examine my identity as a Russian woman in Israel by way of a traditional Russian doll - Matryoshka, serving as my alter ego. This time Matryoshka presents the panic and
confusion that was created about the 'Corona' virus. The Doll wears an apron with Batman's emblem pointing to the news that the virus has spread from bats. She holds ‘corona’ beer in one hand, reflecting the virus name, and a lemon in the other hand, and of course, the doll wears a "protective mask" to soothe herself from the infection. The work’s name highlights the panic and chaos created because of the ‘Corona’ virus, the end of the world seemingly.