From November 7 to 11, the Salon Art + Design fair will take place in New York—one of the most prestigious events in the world that unites leading design galleries from around the globe, as well as manufacturers shaping the evolution of contemporary collectible design.
This year, a group of young Ukrainian designers will participate in the exhibition, showcasing their creations within the "Source" display curated by designer Victoria Yakusha, who this year became the first Ukrainian woman on the list of the most influential women architects in the world according to DeZeen.
In the "Source" exhibition, the curator has brought together works from young Ukrainian designers—Andrii Mykhailiak, Tetyana Krasutska, Serhii and Anna Baiedorf, Yuliia and Yevhen Melnychenko, which embody key features of Ukrainian design: naivety, wildness, and vitality. For instance, Andrii Mykhailiak will present the minimalist lamp X made of steel, inspired by natural motifs. Serhii and Anna Baiedorf will showcase handmade glass lamps AKEBIA that resemble flower fields, along with the BRYLA sculpture-cabinet made of metal and glass.
Yuliia and Yevhen Melnychenko will demonstrate an eco-friendly collection called KHMYZ, made from an authorial biomaterial "Zemletsvit"; the collection’s pieces feature smooth, rounded shapes that evoke the curves of branches and roots. Tetyana Krasutska will present the TYSHA dresser, made from natural stone.
Victoria Yakusha will showcase items from her latest collections: PLYN, TIARA, and LAND OF LIGHT, inspired by Ukrainian nature. According to Victoria, the participation of Ukrainian designers in the world-class Salon Art + Design fair is a significant event because "this exhibition is like couture, but in design":
"Representing Ukrainian designers at the most influential exhibition of collectible design is much more important than it may seem. To get there, I used all my previous experience and credentials, went through a series of interviews and applications; it wasn't easy. All the designers presented have created new pieces, combining artisanal techniques that are very relevant in the world today. Therefore, our exhibition is a unique opportunity to showcase Ukrainian design on the global stage."
