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Chetrye Komnaty (Four Rooms)
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BASIC INSTINCT OR ANCESTORS & MEMORY All is splendor there in the mummified furniture upholstery, carpets, and throws. The characteristic textures and patterns in the "wild world of nature" style have been successfully in artificial substitutes, textiles, and all possible accessories. They are both politically correct and somewhat arouse "African passions". Perhaps these fateful passions are the starting point for the enthusiasm for the exotic. Apparently, the contemporary satisfied city dweller is subconsciously nostalgic about the distant times before A.D., when his ancestor was forced to carry the skins of animals he killed into his cold cave. First, he did so to keep warm; and second, to demonstrate his social success to kinsmen, since it is known that the fittest survive. For thousands of years after this time, man became more refined, delicate, and much slyer (or smarter, depending on who looks at it.) Nevertheless, under the armour of a high-quality European suit, historical memory sometimes pulses - an intoxicating wave bringing the irresistible realization that we are all descended from the jungle. A skin throw, let it not be mammoth, but, for example, cheetah, carelessly tossed over a comfortable crocodile skin divan, appeals to primitive passions, that magnetic dangerous instinct, which simultaneously rules nature and is subordinated by it. By the way, some American Indians considered that the crocodile that lives in the everlasting waters was the creator of the universe. Another popular belief states that this sacred reptile holds the world on its back. So each time you are seated on a crocodile sofa, remember that you are tactilely coming into contact with ancient myths and civilizations. But if we turn on fantasy, the most efficient time machine, then you may succeed in reconstructing a picture of that prehistoric world and complete your virtual excursion into the remote past. The heroes and lords of that world are fearless soldiers and Amazons; it is nature untamed by man. It is the discoverer in each of us and our being satiated with the goodness of civilization that provoke our search for paradise lost, even in the confined space of the interior. From this comes a game for adults who want to perceive themselves simultaneously as Mowgli, Tarzan, and Crocodile Dundee. But obviously, no one wants to give up their creature comforts. For the majority, the thirst for the extreme is restricted to local venues, and designers indulge it by creating ethnic sketches with the skins of these poor animals. Exotic accents are enjoying increased demand. This exotic character is in a safe, measured form, akin to the "Animal Planet" programs. It's like a tonic, and in a captivating and accessible form broadens the horizons and compensates for a deficiency of strong sensations. Furthermore, all types of skins and furs easily "breed" with practically any style: they revive faded minimalism and give great sharpness to flowery-gilded baroque. Add a little bit more - the sound of a war cry and the relaxed strength of a panther poised to jump - and instincts set free will finally find unlimited power. |
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