Anonymous Dreams 22
Anonymous Dreams 22 is a wartime arts project set up by a Russian national known simply as Sonya. The aim of Sonya’s project is to interpret the dreams of members of the civilian populations of Russia and Ukraine, experienced since the invasion of Ukraine was started by President Putin of Russia on 24 February 2022. The dreams are illustrated by some of the best illustrators of both countries. Most of the dreams express fear, horror and instability in the middle of unknown landscapes and situations. Ironically, the dreams sent in from both countries tend to be quite similar in the fears expressed, the landscapes. often terrifying because of the absence of familiar landmarks or intrusion by the unknown in other cases.
Working with Sonya, is Ivan Ptitsyn who translates the dreamer’s words into English, describing their dream.
Editor
‘The war between Russia and Ukraine which the Russian authorities have stubbornly called a “special operation” has the whole world discussing it. However, illustrators from different countries have banded together to illustrate the dreams of ordinary men and women. We have collected the ones that we particularly liked.’ – Sonya (Anonymous Dreams 22)