Summary
- Victoria Yakusha’s Land of Light II explores light as resilience, crafted through her philosophy of live minimalism
- Four Ukrainian figures are paired with mythical creatures sculpted in sustainable ZTISTA material
- Handcrafted in Ukraine, the works embody memory, healing and human connection
Architect and designer Victoria Yakusha is set to debut Land of Light II at the upcoming Design Miami 2025. Known for her philosophy of “live minimalism,” Yakusha continues to blur the boundaries between the physical and the metaphysical, the crafted and the felt. This new body of work reflects her belief that light becomes most visible in darkness, serving as a reminder of resilience and the human capacity to move forward even when the future feels uncertain.
In Land of Light II, Yakusha turns her gaze toward those who carry light in their everyday lives — individuals whose creativity, integrity and quiet strength illuminate the world around them. The project unites four Ukrainian figures from design, fashion, science and art, each paired with a mythical creature that mirrors their inner qualities. These creatures are hand-sculpted in ZTISTA, Yakusha’s sustainable living material composed of clay, flax, wood chips and recycled paper, reinforcing her commitment to environmentally conscious design.
More than a collection of objects, Land of Light II is a meditation on memory, healing and human connection. Handcrafted in Ukraine, the works embody Yakusha’s conviction that design can hold both matter and soul, intertwining the tangible with the spiritual. By channeling light through people and their creations, the project offers a shared landscape of hope — a land of light that persists even when the world trembles.
