YELENA YEMCHUK

Odesa

June 2025

YELENA YEMCHUK

In Odesa, Yelana Yemchuk captures a dreamlike version of the city through portraits of local youth, street scenes, and symbolic, often nostalgic visual cues. The book merges documentary and fantasy, highlighting themes of youth, resilience, and cultural memory. It offers a rare and intimate glimpse into Ukrainian identity, imbued with both melancholy and celebration. Given the current context of war, Odesa has gained additional resonance as a testament to a time and spirit that now feel under threat.