Ustina Yakovleva
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Ustina Yakovleva (b. 1987, Moscow, Russia) is a Russian contemporary visual artist based in Bali, Indonesia, whose practice engages deeply with traditional craft, nature, and meditative processes. She works across embroidery, graphic arts, and mixed-media installations, combining meticulous manual labor with contemplative exploration. Yakovleva earned degrees from Moscow Pedagogical State University and the Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) in Moscow, Russia.
Ustina Yakovleva’s artistic inquiry is centered on the relationship between time, craft, and cultural memory. She draws inspiration from the traditions of Northern Russian peoples, exploring slow, meditative processes rooted in both pagan ritual and the decorative arts. Through embroidery, drawing, and object-making, Yakovleva reactivates ancient techniques within contemporary frameworks, reflecting on the passage of time and the persistence of cultural knowledge.
Ustina Yakovleva’s artistic inquiry is centered on the relationship between time, craft, and cultural memory. She draws inspiration from the traditions of Northern Russian peoples, exploring slow, meditative processes rooted in both pagan ritual and the decorative arts. Through embroidery, drawing, and object-making, Yakovleva reactivates ancient techniques within contemporary frameworks, reflecting on the passage of time and the persistence of cultural knowledge.
Artist's works
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