Anna Paukova

Independent Artist, Philadelphia, United States

This project is inspired by my personal experience of moving to Philadelphia, PA (US) and adapting to its distinct climate. Winds in Philadelphia, especially in winter, are different from the winds in the location where I was born and spent most of my life. As I sought to understand why this weather phenomenon affected me, I began capturing how different winds manifest themselves through light, sound, and movement. The process itself became mesmerizing as I came to appreciate the complexity of wind beyond mere objective data one can see on the weather forecast. While my investigations have yet to yield a definitive answer, this piece offers a personal and geographically specific perspective on local winds and their characteristics.