Bio

Hanna Trofimova, a Ukrainian director and artist, was born on September 1, 1986, in Vinnytsia, Ukraine. She pursued her education at The Kyiv National I. K. Karpenko-Karyi Theatre, Cinema, and Television University, specializing in TV directing from 2003 to 2008. Hanna has participated in various Ukrainian and international exhibitions and film festivals. Her artistic endeavors primarily revolve around themes of social justice, individual rights, and the acceptance of corporeality. However, in response to the current challenges faced by her country, Hanna's work has evolved to address the war and aggression inflicted by the russian federation upon Ukraine. Through her art, Hanna Trofimova aims to reflect on her own experiences and emotions.

Project

Installation “Numbness” Recently, I have caught myself thinking that living through this time of full-scale war in Ukraine, I have become less sensitive to the events that are happening. All my senses seem to have frozen. Psychologists explain this condition as the desire of our psyche to protect us from constant negativity and stress, such a protective mechanism. Unfortunately, this mechanism works not only to block negative emotions, it also turns off positive feelings. Human life is a constant feeling and reflection of our emotions. But what to do when your emotional state has turned into a lump of solid rock? Are you living a conscious life when you feel almost nothing but momentary reflexes?