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Designer and artist Tatiana Krasutska unveils TUMAN (Ukrainian for "fog"), a collection of soft objects at Victoria Yakusha Gallery. A manifesto of wild inner freedom materialized, TUMAN includes a sofa, a couch, and a rocking couch—sculptural yet inviting, balancing presence and pure relaxation.
Krasutska explores how design impacts the senses, creating forms that transform space and reconnect people to their instincts. The TUMAN objects are designed with ergonomics in mind, considering not just physical comfort but also emotional states. Featuring memory-effect fillers, they mould to the body, offering support, softness, and tranquillity.
“TUMAN began with an image seared into my mind—McQueen’s show where water cascaded over a model, a girl in a crown of thorns, scared yet brave. I saw myself in her. That’s how I feel when I meet my shadow—this hidden self that knows my deepest desires. My instinctive, raw courage, sometimes painful, became my inspiration. I worked on this collection as if possessed, the forms emerging in a dreamlike state.
The mermaid girls, wild girls with no future, became its essence. Honest, and strong in their vulnerability, they act purely on instinct. In a world obsessed with analysis, such raw intuition feels radical—but I believe it’s the only true path now.”
Blending minimalism with bionic and anthropomorphic forms, Krasutska and Dobriansky define their approach as sculptural minimalism—fluid, tactile designs that establish an intimate connection with the user. Among them, the rocking couch stands out, inviting a sense of playfulness and weightlessness.
Tatiana Krasutska and Andriy Dobriansky began collaborating with Victoria Yakusha Gallery in early 2024, with pieces from the gallery’s exclusive selection featured in prestigious collectable design exhibitions, including Collectible in Brussels and Salone Art in New York. The partnership now expands with a new TUMAN collection, which is already available for order at the gallery.
