Exhibited at DESIGN MIAMI. 2023 Ukrainian designer Victoria Yakusha’s The Land of Light seating collection was conceived as a celebration of the undimmable spirit of the Ukrainian people. Created in response to the Russian invasion of her homeland, the generously proportioned, handcrafted works are intended as symbols of encouragement for people everywhere to look within for strength, light and joy. Yakusha explains: “These mythical animals appeared in my mind’s eye like guides.: Neboshyi, with his long neck such that it goes beyond the clouds to see dreams. Bagatonig has many legs, to help us move forward and rid us of fear. Sontsehryv brings joy, and Dolgovukh, with his long hears, listens to our thoughts very well. Each was designed to offer comfort, to help you find yourself again. So the Land of Light is not just about Ukraine, it is for anyone in the world facing challenges. It is meant as a symbol of strength and light." "Sontsehryv, The Sun-Warming One, radiates joy like a sunbeam. Sontsehryv adds luminosity to your path, guiding you with an ever-present glow.” Materials: Hand-sculpted in the author's signature sustainable material Ztista - a blend of paper, clay, hay, and other live elements conceived to one day return to nature. Frame made of recycled cellulose. The material is applied using a technique similar to the traditional Ukrainian building method of valkuvannya.
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