Street CollectorArt, in a different light.Closed edition / Collection 2
Return to self
Tania Yakunova
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The artwork record
Return to self
- Artist
- Tania Yakunova
- Drop date
- Collection
- 2
- Status
- Closed edition
A return to the forest, and the connection with nature Tania rediscovered in her thirties.
The artist
Tania Yakunova
London, United Kingdom · 67.9K Instagram followers
Ukrainian illustrator and visual artist based in London. Her work brings together illustration, fine art and ceramics, exploring identity, memory and the natural world.
Biography, exhibitions & artist profile ↗Artwork Q&A / Return to self
In the artist's words.
Tania Yakunova on Return to self.
What inspired or frustrated you when creating these pieces?
I was thinking about my childhood. I grew up on a tiny street next to a huge forest. I had a deep connection with nature that fascinated me in a unique way.
I kind of put away and hid that influence when I grew up, gave up on the more city-like modern way of living. Now I got it back, in my thirties. I feel like finally returning to myself. I guess that’s the essence of these works.
What excites you most about creating in this new medium and being part of the project?
I absolutely adore the idea, the design, and the approach. The lamp looks so cool, and the light adds something new to the artwork.
I love collecting and making beautiful objects. I’m very happy to get my hands on this one!
What do you want people to feel when they hold or experience your work?
I guess the marvel of life, the touch of the beauty of the world around us, maybe a safe place in this very mad world.
Or something completely different. I think interpretation is part of the beauty of art.
Who or what are your main inspirations and influences?
Life itself.