Martina Vacheva

Postthracians

2017

  • Martina Vacheva, Amphora Belly Dance from the Postthracian Series, 2017

    Amphora Belly Dance

    Crystaline glazed ceramic

    35 x 23 cm

  • Martina Vacheva, Amphora Head Slut from the Postthracian Series, 2017

    Amphora Head Slut

    Crystaline glazed ceramic

    30 x 23 cm

  • Martina Vacheva, Baa from the Postthracian Series, 2017

    Baa

    Crystaline glazed ceramic

    20 x 20 cm

  • Martina Vacheva, Carambolage from the Postthracian Series, 2017

    Carambolage

    Crystaline glazed ceramic

    37 cm

  • Martina Vacheva, Come on Uncle to the Gypsy Market from the Postthracian Series, 2017

    Come on Uncle to the Gypsy Market

    Crystaline glazed ceramic

    23 x 30 cm

  • Martina Vacheva, Pray for Luck from the Postthracian Series, 2017

    Pray for Luck

    Crystaline glazed ceramic

    28 x 34 cm

  • Martina Vacheva, Prom from the Postthracian Series, 2017

    Prom

    Crystaline glazed ceramic

    25 x 36 cm

  • Martina Vacheva, Rhyton Elegance from the Postthracian Series, 2017

    Rhyton Elegance

    Crystaline glazed ceramic

    20 x 13 cm

  • Martina Vacheva, Rhyton Flashy from the Postthracian Series, 2017

    Rhyton Flashy

    Crystaline glazed ceramic

    15 x 15 cm

  • Martina Vacheva, Tomb from the Postthracian Series, 2017

    Tomb

    Crystaline glazed ceramic

    30 x 43 cm

  • Martina Vacheva, Yesterday in the Kindergarten from the Postthracian Series, 2017

    Yesterday in the Kindergarten

    Crystaline glazed ceramic

    29 cm

The 'Postthracians' series is based on the history of the Thracian culture in Bulgaria and plays with the aesthetic code of antique archaeological objects and the stereotype of the Bulgarian way of life nowadays. Most of the objects are inspired by the aesthetics of the real golden treasures of the Thracians (the Panagyurishte Treasure, the Letnishko Treasure, etc.) mixed with different storylines from the present in Bulgaria.

Most of the receptacles in the Thracian treasures discovered, were used during rituals, usually involving drinking wine. The objects in the treasures are decorated with scenes from Thracian mythology and everyday life such as horses riding into battle or hunting, animal figures and, most importantly, the symbol of the sun, as well as erotic rituals etc. Judging by the precision of detail of the artworks, they had a taste for beauty and the common use of gold proves their taste for luxury.
The aesthetics of this ancient civilization with her point of view on the stereotypical Bulgarian way of life and the cliches of the present. So this is our heritage, what will remain of us as a representation of the Bulgarian lifestyle, culture and personality of the time. It's a paradoxical social portrait, which shows different aspects linked to the Thracians, where the love for luxurious gold becomes a kitsch replica of archaeological objects.

The antique themes undergo a metamorphosis in the present. For example the erotic rituals now take place during a school prom. Alcohol and sexuality are present, but in a tragicomic way. The 'Postthracians' series represents Bulgaria's social and cultural treasure, which will be part of the past, present and future.
The full series of 'Posttracians' was presented for the first time at the BAZA Award for contemporary art nominees exhibition where Martina Vacheva won the award.

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