Enter

the worlds of

Heptakosmoj

"You have entered the worlds of Heptakosmoj. These are seven worlds. Seven worlds, seven books. Good that you are here. Finally you have done something noteworthy in your life. Now, don't go snooping around in these worlds. You will be most certainly disconcerted. There is much to be found, however much more to be lost. I often loose myself as well."

- Mellius

Hepta means seven and kosmoj means worlds. Heptakosmoj is an immersive art and literature project by writer and mulitdisciplinary artist Mellius. It tells of seven parallel worlds, seven lives of one character, Oxzana Mendelstov. One of her (quite exciting) lives is (almost) ready to be read, heard, seen, experienced. 

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The stories of Oxzana's lives can be read in novels, heard in music, seen in video's , paintings, installations, and performance, sometimes even danced, tasted and smelled. 

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It's a multi-layered spatial poem. Interested? You can explore Oxzana's world by reading the novel Mendelstov [coming out soon] or by joining an event in our warehouse atelier in Amsterdam Noord. Join Oxzana's quest for freedom. Welcome to the Heptakosmoj community.

In the seven worlds of Heptakosmoj a tale is told of the journey of protagonist Oxzana Mendelstov. Through time and space she searches for her own identity and redemption for her people.

Her quest is expressed in many artforms.  The interconnecting stories of Oxzana, her seven lives in different times and bodies, and her fellow travellers are the lifeblood of Heptakosmoj. 

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All seven worlds are in progress. With time, glimpses are unveiled. For now, her sixth life, the search for identity can be entered. 

'Mendelstov' is about the power of the human voice in a quest to save the world from a deadly allergy.

The Inter Human Allergy – commonly known as the Shun, has struck mercilessly in the Great Assault. Families and villages are torn apart and people are forced to live isolated, able to spend no more than two days together at once or their lungs will slowly but surely turn to stone.

In a world controlled  by the evil order of the Azorite army, Oxzana Mendelstov goes on a quest to save her village from annihalation and military control. Disguised as a boy in order to feel safe, she sets out on a long and intense journey to find an antidote. 

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Mendelstov, the novel, will come out in 2020. Stay tuned!

Heptakosmoj is immense. During 2011 - 2012 Mellius made the effort to draw these sketches in an attempt to capture his thoughts, so as not to forget them. 

The sketches give you a sense of what’s in progress within Heptakosmoj. And how this project grew from intial concepts to what you see now, over the course of many years.

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Sketches

Behind the

Scenes

Heptakosmoj

NEWS

Listen online

to Hepta music

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The second EP is out

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Take a listen into the world of Mendelstov, a novel floating on music. 

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The second part of an acoustic puzzle, the soundtrack of the paintings, the worlds of Heptakosmoj and the novel...

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And... the second EP includes a track in 8D. Wear headphones for optimal effect. 

You can now listen to the first two Heptakosmoj EP's on iTunes and Spotify. 

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