Diptych "Desire" (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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Striking a delicate balance between quiet vulnerability and deep emotional tension, Desire is a conceptual diptych that merges graphite drawing with tactile red hand embroidery on paper. Surrealist symbolism guides the narrative: the left panel depicts a solitary silhouette wearing a snow-white star mask, while the right panel reveals a pair of watchful, star-shaped eyes emerging from velvety graphite darkness. Contrasting bright white forms and crimson stitches create an atmosphere of profound intimacy.
Desire is a complex, contradictory force—one that can evoke unexpected guilt even when born of love. When your deepest wish is simple and deeply personal, such as the recovery of your son, it seems entirely selfless. Yet an internal voice whispers: "With so much suffering around, how can you focus on your own?" In response, an internal filter suppresses raw feelings, releasing only polished, starched dreams into the world. The red thread acts as an exposed nerve and a living seam, stitching private pain together with enduring hope.
Original diptych comprising two individual paper panels (20 × 20 cm each). Rendered in graphite, ink, and hand embroidery on premium age-resistant archival paper. Signed and dated on the reverse, accompanied by an original Certificate of Authenticity. Framing with a mat under protective glass is recommended to preserve the tactile fiber elements and paper structure.
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.
