Soyuz

Sculpture
Plastic, acrylic; 15 cm
Edition: 57.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
A limited-edition sculpture titled 'Union' (originally Soyuz), inspired by the utopian alternate world of Atomic Heart. Гтшщтembodies the spirit of the imaginary USSR, merging Soviet cultural elements with recognizable imagery from pop culture of that era.

The new work merges two worlds — Yoomoota's and Atomic Heart's — both set in alternative realities. The adventure first-person shooter by Mundfish studio is set in a 1950s era marked by the rise of robotics and advanced technology. 'Union' evokes the spirit of the imaginary USSR through its design, drawing inspiration from the Hare in 'Nu, Pogodi!', the White Rabbit from 'Alice in Wonderland,' and 'Cheburashka.'

LEGEND:
" 'Union'is a complex, multifaceted archetype through which I have interpreted the atmosphere of Atomic Heart and the imaginary Soviet Union era. According to the legend of the Yoomoota Universe, this new character resides on the planet U2beBetter. After its journeys and trials, it ultimately arrivea at their core mission — to remind us of the pursuit of science and space exploration," says artist Taras Yoom.

In 2025, the character Union was introduced in a DLC for Atomic Heart — an atmospheric shooter with RPG elements — becoming part of its universe, inspired by an alternate Soviet aesthetic.

SPECIFICATIONS:
'Union' is made in a mixed technique, using different types of plastic, both transparent and solid.

PLANET: U2BeBetter