By Marat Hasanov, Artist representing Latvia, Larnaca Biennale 2025.

Responding directly to the Biennale’s theme “Along Lines and Traces,” my photographic series explores how
lines form symbolic, physical, and emotional connections – shaping our understanding of identity, history, and the
spaces we inhabit.

Each image captures how we navigate, interpret, and imprint ourselves upon the world, creating meaning through
movement, repetition, and interaction.

Organic veins of a banana leaf echo the precise geometry of architectural lines, revealing a hidden harmony
between nature and human creation. The photograph taken from within the modern Oculus building – a striking
architectural structure shaped as a human eye – invites viewers to look upwards, where light and sky filter
through multiple openings, symbolizing human perception, vision, and aspiration.

An inverted reflection of a yacht mast distorted by water introduces ambiguity and psychological depth, as hidden
faces and forms emerge unexpectedly – reminding us how our traces can become emotionally charged, abstract,
and deeply personal. The structured yet fluid lines in yacht sails represent humanity’s journey through time,
emphasizing our adaptive strength.

Centrally, a human arm gripping an aged, weathered metal pole embodies resilience, the enduring physical
marks left by repetitive human actions, and our deep-seated need to establish presence.

Together, these photographs form a visual narrative about how our movements and interactions leave lasting
traces. They invite contemplation on how lines serve not only as markers of past journeys, but as paths guiding
future understanding and communication, connecting us profoundly to one another and the world around us.

About Larnaca Biennale 2025

The Larnaca Biennale 2025 will bring together artists, curators, and audiences from around the world. Over six
and a half weeks, the city will come alive with exhibitions, performances, and public programs across multiple
venues.