This is the story of an Ossetian artist, Eva Elizarova – Kudukhashvili, who lives in a Georgian village near Gori, in the Georgian-Ossetian conflict zone.
Quotes:
“When the confrontation between the Georgians and the Ossetians began, my brother fled to Vladikavkaz, and we had all of our valuables, including furniture, sent with him.”
“My father’s grave is on the other side of the border (in South Ossetia).”
“Ossetians and Georgians used to live together in the village, but few Ossetians remain here today.”
“People rarely come to the church which is located at the border, out of fear of being abducted by the Russians.”
“I chose to be child free so that I could dedicate my life to art.”
“I have always imagined that I am the main character in a movie about myself, and thus have been making an effort to behave and study well.”
“My pictures are wonderful and priceless pieces of art made in the technique of cosmoexpressionism, my own invention.”
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