The installation titled Black Cloud, weighing seven tons and measuring 30 meters in length, will be showcased in Kyiv on June 8 and 9.

This installation is made up of 45 small clouds, utilizing four kilometers of black fabric.

From the 30-meter-long cloud, rumblings and flashes of lightning can occasionally be heard, creating an impression of a warning about danger.

However, for Ukrainians, this installation is more than just a metaphor; it is a daily reality. Constant Russian attacks on civilians, cities, and villages cause black clouds to appear even on sunny days, with explosions and fires occurring after strikes.

“We say that there are many [clouds] in the world, and humanity tends to ignore them, to not pay attention. We warn that a threat is looming, a storm is coming, and we need to prepare for it and not pretend that nothing is happening,” said the project's executive producer, Maria Moroz.

This art object is made of wood and metal and features the voices of real people, namely audio interviews with those who have experienced captivity. Their stories are truths that need to be heard on a global level, the National Preserve “Sofia Kyivska” states.

The massive figure, weighing seven tons, measures 30 meters in length, 17 in width, and 15 in height.

“The main message is to get ready! We wanted to convey that the easy times are over for everyone, and we need to face the difficulties head-on instead of hiding from them. We are not sure that people realize this,” warns artist Alexey Say.

Burning Man is an annual eight-day festival of independent art that has been taking place for 39 years in the Black Rock Desert of Nevada. During the festival, various art objects are installed in the desert, and at the end, the organizers traditionally burn a giant wooden figure of a person.

In 2024, the festival will take place from August 25 to September 2. For the event, Ukrainian artist Alexey Say will also create a sculpture — large letters forming the phrase “I’m fine!” The inscription will be made from destroyed signs of Ukrainian settlements.