Desire — Conceptual Graphite Drawing with Red Embroidery on Paper (2026) by Viktoriia Hunina - subjektiv.art
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Viktoriia Hunina
Artist from Ukraine
My art is about honesty with myself — an attempt to speak about pain and hope, about life, and about the ability to remain oneself even in dark times.
Graphic art and embroidery complement each other in my practice: the line is fast and precise, the thread is a repetitive movement. When I stitch through paper, it helps me gather my thoughts and find calm.
Many of my works are about home — not only as a place, but as a feeling of safety, trust, and support.
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Desire — Conceptual Graphite Drawing with Red Embroidery on Paper
Depicted on paper is a transparent pouch tightly tied with red threads, through which a fading star gazes mournfully. This mixed-media conceptual artwork combines graphite drawing and hand embroidery, creating an introspective and poignant atmosphere around the theme of hidden aspirations and unfulfilled dreams.
An emotional portrait of a star with a weary gaze speaks of silently putting one's own desires on hold for the sake of others. The soft, hatched graphite texture of the background contrasts with the crisp red embroidery stitches, symbolizing the strong knots with which we sometimes bind our own potential.
Artwork details:
• Size: 20 × 20 cm / 7.8 × 7.8 inches (thickness 0.2 cm)
• Materials: graphite, premium paper, hand embroidery with red thread
• Technique: mixed media (drawing, embroidery)
• Original artwork by a Ukrainian artist, signed by the author, one-of-a-kind.
My art is about honesty with myself — an attempt to speak about pain and hope, about life, and about the ability to remain oneself even in dark times.
Graphic art and embroidery complement each other in my practice: the line is fast and precise, the thread is a repetitive movement. When I stitch through paper, it helps me gather my thoughts and find calm.
Many of my works are about home — not only as a place, but as a feeling of safety, trust, and support.
