Pavel Otdelnov explores the intersections of memory, ideology, and the shifting landscapes of industrial and post-industrial spaces. His work traces the visual and material remnants of historical transformations, examining how narratives of power and propaganda shape collective perception. Through painting, installation, and other media, he reconstructs forgotten histories and reinterprets familiar imagery, opening a dialogue between personal experience and broader socio-political processes.

Grounded in archival research and fieldwork, Otdelnov’s practice navigates the line between documentation and interpretation. His multilayered visual structures merge painterly techniques with digital technologies, while spatial interventions challenge conventional modes of display. The interplay between representation and abstraction underscores the fragility of historical narratives and their impact on contemporary identity.