The essence of Ukrainian design: tradition, emotion, freedom
Saturday 21 January —
14:00
- 14:45
The Talks — Hall 7
Description
Today, Ukrainian design is synonymous with resilience.
Even in a time of war, Ukrainian designers are demonstrating a desire for freedom through their art.
These past few months, their creativity has been on display at various exhibitions throughout Europe. Each piece offers an encounter between contemporary design and their rich history and traditions.
Nos partenaires : Material Bank
Participants
Victoria YakushaDesigner & Founder - Yakusha Studio and Faina
Danuta KrilDesigner & Co-owner - Hochu Rayu Design Bureau
Valerii KuznetsovDesigner & Co-Founder - Smith & Winken and Decorkuznetsov
Sana MoreauCurator & Co-founder - Maïno Design
Victoria Yakusha
Designer & Founder - Yakusha Studio and Faina
Victoria Yakusha is a Ukrainian designer, artist, and architect whose philosophy of 'live design’ centers around a connection to earth and cultural roots. Since starting her collectible design brand, FAINA, in 2014,Victoria Yakusha has created a distinctive aesthetic that brought her to the forefront of contemporary Ukrainian design. The country, long a blind spot on the global design map, got a strong presence — with primitive, sensual, living works. Her strong modern shapes are grounded in history, ancestral symbols and crafts revive in new interpretations. Over the years, Yakusha’s designs have been exhibited at Design Miami/ Basel, Collectible Fair, Venice Biennale, Paris Design Week, Milan Design Week, etc. In 2021, she opened FAINA Gallery of Ukrainian design in Antwerp, Belgium.
Danuta Kril
Designer & Co-owner - Hochu Rayu Design Bureau
Born in Lviv (Ukraine) on October 18, 1984. 2007 graduated from the National Forestry University in Lviv, Department of Design. (Master of Arts and Design). While studying participated in various educational projects, in particular, was engaged in the study of Ukrainian culture and tradition. Also started the practice as a furniture designer, later continued her independent work as an interior designer. Was a laureate participant in all-Ukrainian and international design competitions (Salone Satellite, INTERIOR GODA) with own brand VODA design (in collaboration with his colleague Volodymyr Karalyus). Since 2012 has been a co-owner of Hochu rayu design bureau, which has repeatedly been a participant and winner of many design exhibitions and competitions (Dutch Design week, Paris design week, Lodz design week, Poznan design festiwal, Creative economy days, Interior Goda a.t.). The main specialisation of the bureau is retail design, interiors of public spaces, as well as object design. In 2020, started the Guculiya project, which unites design and craft manufacturers in Ukraine. The main focus of the work was the restoration of the ancient technology of pottery - black-smoked ceramics. In 2021, the Guculiya.TINI project was included in the Dezeen awards shortlist and won an award at the All-Ukrainian design competition, was a participant in the Ukrainian stand at Paris Design Week/ Maison&Object 2022 September /2021.
Valerii Kuznetsov
Designer & Co-Founder - Smith & Winken and Decorkuznetsov
The founder and designer of the decorkuznetsov studio, since 1993 Participation as part of the jury at international competitions; Сreating sculptures of the urban environment; designing interior and architectural objects (more than 500 objects); projects that combine art, design, technology; creating and managing social projects (cuba buba).
Sana Moreau
Curator & Co-founder - Maïno Design
Sana Moreau (Ukrainian), co-founder of MAINO DESIGN, has presented the creations of Ukrainian designers and craftsmen in Paris Design Week and at Maison&Objet (as well as other places) for the past 5 years and has close ties with the professional community in France. Having recently moved to Paris, Sana Moreau founded Gallery Sana Moreau, the first Ukrainian gallery in France. Her mission is to let the French and international public appreciate and select the best objects of Ukrainian designers who are going through a difficult period right now.