Gaisumov develops an intuitive and poetic language that is trying to make sense of the consequences of war and the loss of traditions and identity that go hand in hand with it. When survival is paramount, fragile constructions, like language, fairy tales and symbols, disappear. Memories and family histories become scarce and are often lost entirely. But the fugitive, like Gaisumov, personifies a new generation. They propose a new, unique leitmotiv. Past and present are shuffled together and generate other symbols and metaphors that secure their continuity as a people.