STATEMENT ON THE “SOLIDARITY WITH VICTIMS” INSTALLATION BY UKRAINIAN
ARTIST ALJOSCHA AT TRIBECA SYNAGOGUE

New York, 01.22.2024 – We are honored to announce a profound demonstration of artistic
solidarity by Ukrainian artist Aljoscha at the Tribeca Synagogue, in remembrance of the
Israeli victims of the October 7th terror attack. This installation, a dichotomy of sorrow and
hope, pays tribute to the 1,332 lives lost while invoking a steadfast commitment to humanism
and peaceful coexistence.

Aljoscha has evolved, produced and will assemble an installation composed of 1,332
delicately crafted "torn off transparent petals". Each petal signifies an individual life abruptly
torn away by terrorism, encapsulating the collective grief and fostering hopes of bioethical
abolitionism. Assembled in groups of twelve, these petals evolve into individual transparent
bioethical sculptures, creating 111 larger bodies. This penetrating assembly aims to
transcend aggression and induce compassion, empathy, and kindness.

The entirety of the 1,332 petal-pieces symbolically conveys the magnitude of lives severed
from our world, while the overall transparency imbues viewers with the raw emotion of the
tears wept for this enormous loss. The installation, created as a clear light deviations,
delivers a heartrending metaphor for the deep sorrow we share.
In alignment with the principles of bioism and acknowledging the biomorphic architecture of
the venue, the installations general shape will take form directly on site. Shaped while partly
melted from lightweight acrylic glass, each petal offers an individually executed
representation of each life remembered.

Aljoschas transparent suspended bioism installation embodies the upcoming philosophy of
paradise engineering. It is a tangible articulation and reminder of our aspiration for a society
that fosters empathy over aggression, kindness in the face of adversity, and unerring
solidarity in our shared human experience and achievements.
In displaying this calm and serene piece, Tribeca Synagogue forms a bond with the broader
community and says to those victims: "You are not forgotten.” This installation serves as an
enduring representation of our sustained commitment to support those affected, and our
unwavering pursuit of peace in the face of adversity.