FOREVERMORE I love you (A letter to a man)

FOREVERMORE I love you (A letter to a man) is a work in progress, currently in its research and experimentation phase. Conceived as a long-term artistic investigation, the project explores how Europe remembers its wars and how practices of remembrance shape identity, belonging, and ideas of a shared future. It is inspired by a World War I love letter returned to its sender marked “KILLED,” a fragment that reveals the enduring emotional aftermath of war beyond official histories. Developed in response to the present political climate and ongoing war in Europe, the project reflects on the uneven proximity of conflict across the continent. Living and working in the Netherlands while maintaining close ties to Eastern Europe informs my perspective, raising questions about whether a collective European “we” exists amid divergent memories, fears, and political positions. In this early phase, I am testing visual and conceptual approaches. The research focuses on memory cultures across different European contexts, moving geographically from Western to Eastern Europe and from historical to contemporary conflicts. Positioning myself as both observer and potential participant, I ask how personal loss intersects with collective rituals, and whether contemporary forms of remembrance allow space for critical reflection. The project is envisioned to evolve into an artist book and exhibition formats.