U2BEBETTER · Edition of 20

Tovarish & Souyz

$140 ·

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A limited-edition t-shirt titled 'Comrade & Union' (originally Tovarish & Souyz), inspired by the utopian alternate world of Atomic Heart. Comrade embodies the spirit of the imaginary USSR, merging Soviet cultural elements with recognizable imagery from pop culture of that era. The new work merges two worlds — Yoomoota's and Atomic Heart's — both set in alternative realities. The adventure first-person shooter by Mundfish studio is set in a 1950s era marked by the rise of robotics and advanced technology. 'Comrade & Union' evokes the spirit of the imaginary USSR through i

Edition
Edition of 20
Availability
In stock
Category
Fashion
Price
$140
Authenticity
Yoomoota certificate
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01 · The object

Limited t-shirt Printing on cotton Edition: 20.

02 · The meaning

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A limited-edition t-shirt titled 'Comrade & Union' (originally Tovarish & Souyz), inspired by the utopian alternate world of Atomic Heart. Comrade embodies the spirit of the imaginary USSR, merging Soviet cultural elements with recognizable imagery from pop culture of that era. The new work merges two worlds — Yoomoota's and Atomic Heart's — both set in alternative realities. The adventure first

03 · The making

Sketch → 3D sculpting → photopolymer printing → surface finishing repeated up to five times → hand painting in two-three acrylic layers → assembly on brass pins. Every piece is painted by hand — no two are alike.

04 · From the tale

«heir journeys and trials, they ultimately arrive at their core mission—to remind us of the pursuit of science and space exploration," says artist Taras Yoom. In 2025, the Tovarish & Souyz poster was added in a DLC for Atomic Heart — a dynamic shooter with RPG elements — enhancing its style, rooted in an alternate vision of the Soviet era. PLANET: U2BeBetter EXHIBITIONS: Art Miami 2025 (Miami).»

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PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A limited-edition t-shirt titled 'Comrade & Union' (originally Tovarish & Souyz), inspired by the utopian alternate world of Atomic Heart. Comrade embodies the spirit of the imaginary USSR, merging Soviet cultural elements with recognizable imagery from pop culture of that era. The new work merges two worlds — Yoomoota's and Atomic Heart's — both set in alternative realities. The adventure first-person shooter by Mundfish studio is set in a 1950s era marked by the rise of robotics and advanced technology. 'Comrade & Union' evokes the spirit of the imaginary USSR through its design, drawing inspiration from the Hare in 'Nu, Pogodi!', the White Rabbit from 'Alice in Wonderland,' and 'Cheburashka.' LEGEND: The Comrade's boots are designed to resemble cars with the inscription 'First,' symbolizing the USSR's involvement in technological fields. His pants are made from melchior tea glass holders featuring images of the Twin robots, while his large head and rounded body evoke a roly-poly toy. The left hand, crafted from crystal and held in a repelling gesture, is reminiscent of the famous Soviet 'No!' poster, symbolizing both a crystal vodka glass and the rejection of alcohol. The Comrade’s ears feature a screen displaying the game Tetris, which was invented in the Soviet Union and became popular in the world of Atomic Heart much earlier, given the leap in tec

The making

Sketch → 3D sculpting → photopolymer printing → surface finishing repeated up to five times → hand painting in two-three acrylic layers → assembly on brass pins. Every piece is painted by hand — no two are alike.

01 · The object

Limited t-shirt Printing on cotton Edition: 20.

02 · The meaning

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A limited-edition t-shirt titled 'Comrade & Union' (originally Tovarish & Souyz), inspired by the utopian alternate world of Atomic Heart. Comrade embodies the spirit of the imaginary USSR, merging Soviet cultural elements with recognizable imagery from pop culture of that era. The new work merges two worlds — Yoomoota's and Atomic Heart's — both set in alternative realities. The adventure first

03 · The making

Sketch → 3D sculpting → photopolymer printing → surface finishing repeated up to five times → hand painting in two-three acrylic layers → assembly on brass pins. Every piece is painted by hand — no two are alike.

04 · From the tale

«heir journeys and trials, they ultimately arrive at their core mission—to remind us of the pursuit of science and space exploration," says artist Taras Yoom. In 2025, the Tovarish & Souyz poster was added in a DLC for Atomic Heart — a dynamic shooter with RPG elements — enhancing its style, rooted in an alternate vision of the Soviet era. PLANET: U2BeBetter EXHIBITIONS: Art Miami 2025 (Miami).»

— The Yoomoota universe, planet U2BEBETTER

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