A State of Uncertainty - Series

‘A State of Uncertainty’ series by Nick Ilott and Vasilisa Forbes recreates the essence of a Soviet family apartment at the cusp of Soviet-Era collapse. Nostalgic B&W and Colour-Film portraits shot by Nick Ilott and stylised by Vasilisa tell the story of a family across the later years of the Soviet Union, inspired by memories of Vasilisa’s childhood and her parent’s childhood. Stylised to resemble moments from the 70s, 80s and 90s, the  photographs mimic a short period of time in the family’s life.  Authentic Soviet details can be found in the photographs such as the white Pioneer’s cap, and the famous 1960s character toy Cheburashka - a highly sought after and popular children’s toy both in that period and as a symbol of soviet-era nostalgia today.