Bom bom/Gaz gas

“Diptych” is a collection of short stories written in 2021 that are tied to political events of that time. “Bum bum” tells the story of Putin’s birthday, during which the Crimean Bridge was blown up. My favorite part of this work is the Nord Stream gas pipeline transformed into a cocktail with an umbrella. The second piece, “Gaz-gas,” combines different types of gases. The title of the work is spelled with both “z” and “s.” This is because the gas is Iranian nougat, so the meaning of this work spans the sweet treat and the gas used to heat a home or for cooking. At the center of this piece are intestines, which also produce gases—so-called “farts.”