Exit 2 2021

"Exit 2" is a 2021 work by Ukrainian artist Pavlo Makov, known for his works that are inspired by his experiences with Soviet culture. The image features a large, industrial building with chimneys, suggesting a factory, and a complex system of pipes and lines that connect different parts of the image. The lines are in red and blue, colors that hold significant historical and political implications in Makov's home country. The repeated imagery of factory buildings and the "Exit" sign might allude to a search for freedom or escape from a restrictive system. Makov’s artistic practice reflects on the complexities of Soviet life and the legacy of industrialization in the region.