The planks had inscriptions in a proto-Cyrillic script that took years to decode – but when a Russian scientist named Yuri Mirolyubov finally cracked the code, he discovered it was an epic tale about the early Slavic people and the God Veles himself. Reading up on the old Slavic gods, I eventually came across the Book of Veles, a supposedly ancient manuscript found on burnt-out wooden tablets by a Russian army officer, Fyodor Izenbek, in 1919. Stuff like this always gets me interested: when stories start layering up and weaving themselves together in surprising ways. So I imagine he would have been quite happy about all the fake news coming out of the town bearing his name. In the old myths he was this really sneaky God: a shapeshifter, a God of chaos, magic and deception. I started googling the town of Veles, and quickly realized that the town had a namesake: The ancient god Veles, who was one of the top Gods in the pre-Christian pagan pantheon. What was the ancient Book of Veles, and how did it impact your project? So I started digging, and found all these other strange layers to the story.
The way we now produce, spread and consume information has changed so much in the last 15 years, and this was a terrifying example of that. They became information hackers because they found a creative way to earn money, more than any wish to create havoc in the USA. Their intentions were totally apolitical: these guys just needed to earn some cash, in a town with lots of youth unemployment. I was fascinated by the idea that teenagers in far-off North Macedonia suddenly played a role in the American political landscape. When people realized that hundreds of fake news websites originated there, lots of big news organizations went there to report. At some point I saw a mention that Veles had become this unlikely hub of misinformation, spewing out fake news during the Trump election in 2016. I was reading about the Russian hacking, the role of Facebook and Twitter, “alternative facts”, and how the algorithms worked. Throughout the Trump era, I was boiling with frustration over all the lies and misinformation in the media. Photoshop and illustrator for graphic design content.In this interview, Jonas Bendiksen tells the intricate story behind the creation of his most recent publication, The Book of Veles, a project whose unusual trajectory upon release was as bizarre as the subject matter that initially inspired it.Ĭan you tell us about why you initially became fascinated with the modern town of Veles in North Macedonia? Sketchup, 3dsmax, Corona, and Vray for 3D design work. We are well versed in multiple 3d programmes and applications. You need any kind of services regarding architectural planning, 3d visualizations, logos, infographic or any graphic content, I am suited to provide you the best at a reasonable price. I manage a small team of creative enthusiasts to collaborate with me on projects. It's been 8 years since I am providing bespoke and quality services in the domain of architecture, interior design, graphic design, and digital marketing. I am an architect, designer, and 3d rendering expert. It's been 8 years since I am providing bespoke and quality services in the domain of architecture, interior design, graphic.
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