The island of Avalon, known as a mythical place from the Arthurian legends (a collection of medieval stories about King Arthur), is the main theme of the exhibition. In these legends, Avalon is a magical island that appears and disappears on the horizon like a mirage. Like the Fata Morgana phenomenon, it symbolizes the idea of illusion, where reality and fantasy blend together.

Fata Morgana is a complex optical illusion, a rare type of mirage seen just above the horizon. These mirages often look like floating castles or imaginary lands shaped by magic. The name comes from Morgan le Fay, the sorceress of Avalon. In early versions of the Arthurian legends, Morgan le Fay is portrayed as a kind magician and healer. Her name translates as “Morgan the Fairy,” highlighting her connection to magic and the supernatural.

The artists participating in the exhibition present works that reflect the characters and symbols of this magical island. They use traditional craft techniques—woodworking, bronze casting, and painting. Through their works, elements of mythology come to life, creating a space where past and future, the physical and the imaginary coexist side by side.

— Misha Gudwin, Iuliia Skromnaya