- Synesthesia -
2021 – 2024
I see sounds. I hear colors. Not a metaphor — neurology.
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Underwater Dream
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1300
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Underwater Dream — Original Sensory Alchemy Oil on Canvas, White Water Lily & Ethereal Jellyfish, 40×30 cm
This captivating original artwork invites viewers into a meticulously crafted aquatic realm. Through a masterful application of oil on canvas, the artist evokes a profound sense of serenity and contemplation. A luminous white water lily ascends gracefully, its delicate petals touched with soft pinks, reaching towards shafts of golden sunlight that pierce the deep, emerald-green depths. Nearby, an ethereal jellyfish drifts — a silent inhabitant of this tranquil world.
The Myth
In the underwater realm, time moves to a different rhythm.
It is a space for quiet contemplation, where stems sway in slow motion and shimmering creatures glide through the currents. These beings live in serene ignorance of the noisy, vibrant world that exists above the water's surface.
From that other world, shafts of sunlight pierce the depths. And towards it, reaching beyond their own element, brave white lily flowers stretch upwards — silent messengers between two separate realities.
This piece explores themes of quiet beauty and the delicate balance between known and unseen realities. Measuring 40×30 cm, it presents an intimate yet expansive view — perfect for discerning collectors seeking a unique, nature-inspired artwork to enhance a modern interior. An excellent choice as a sophisticated gift.
Details
Oil on cotton canvas
40 × 30 × 2 cm / 15.7 × 11.8 × 0.8 in
© Daria Harlauta 2023 (signed & certified)
Price (with worldwide delivery included)
$1300 / €1132
This captivating original artwork invites viewers into a meticulously crafted aquatic realm. Through a masterful application of oil on canvas, the artist evokes a profound sense of serenity and contemplation. A luminous white water lily ascends gracefully, its delicate petals touched with soft pinks, reaching towards shafts of golden sunlight that pierce the deep, emerald-green depths. Nearby, an ethereal jellyfish drifts — a silent inhabitant of this tranquil world.
The Myth
In the underwater realm, time moves to a different rhythm.
It is a space for quiet contemplation, where stems sway in slow motion and shimmering creatures glide through the currents. These beings live in serene ignorance of the noisy, vibrant world that exists above the water's surface.
From that other world, shafts of sunlight pierce the depths. And towards it, reaching beyond their own element, brave white lily flowers stretch upwards — silent messengers between two separate realities.
This piece explores themes of quiet beauty and the delicate balance between known and unseen realities. Measuring 40×30 cm, it presents an intimate yet expansive view — perfect for discerning collectors seeking a unique, nature-inspired artwork to enhance a modern interior. An excellent choice as a sophisticated gift.
Details
Oil on cotton canvas
40 × 30 × 2 cm / 15.7 × 11.8 × 0.8 in
© Daria Harlauta 2023 (signed & certified)
Price (with worldwide delivery included)
$1300 / €1132
Summer night Dream
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Summer Night Dream — Contemporary Oil Artwork of Violet Irises & Snails, Botanical Serenity, 40×30 cm
Discover an exquisite oil on cotton canvas artwork that beckons viewers into a realm of profound stillness. This sophisticated piece masterfully captures the deep, warm silence of a white night in a secluded garden, where lush violet irises bloom amidst verdant foliage. The artist meticulously portrays life's unhurried rhythm through the gentle ascent of snails on succulent stems and moths seeking refuge in velvety petals.
The Myth
The true protagonist of this artwork is silence itself — the deep, warm silence of a white night in a forgotten corner of a garden. Here, in the deep shade, lush irises in shades of violet bloom among the tall grass.
Life here moves at its own gentle, unhurried pace. Snails embark on slow, deliberate journeys up the succulent stems, while moths find secret shelter within the velvety blossoms.
This painting is an invitation to stillness. It offers the viewer a quiet luxury: the calm, deeply satisfying pleasure of observing a small, perfect world where every unhurried detail matters.
It is a visual ode to quiet luxury and the deeply satisfying pleasure of observing a perfectly composed miniature world. Ideal for discerning collectors and art enthusiasts, this artwork offers a unique blend of contemporary realism and botanical charm — making it a compelling addition to any modern interior or an unforgettable artistic gift.
Details
Oil on cotton canvas
40 × 30 × 2 cm / 15.7 × 11.8 × 0.8 in
© Daria Harlauta 2023 (signed & certified)
Price (with worldwide delivery included)
$1300 / €1132
Discover an exquisite oil on cotton canvas artwork that beckons viewers into a realm of profound stillness. This sophisticated piece masterfully captures the deep, warm silence of a white night in a secluded garden, where lush violet irises bloom amidst verdant foliage. The artist meticulously portrays life's unhurried rhythm through the gentle ascent of snails on succulent stems and moths seeking refuge in velvety petals.
The Myth
The true protagonist of this artwork is silence itself — the deep, warm silence of a white night in a forgotten corner of a garden. Here, in the deep shade, lush irises in shades of violet bloom among the tall grass.
Life here moves at its own gentle, unhurried pace. Snails embark on slow, deliberate journeys up the succulent stems, while moths find secret shelter within the velvety blossoms.
This painting is an invitation to stillness. It offers the viewer a quiet luxury: the calm, deeply satisfying pleasure of observing a small, perfect world where every unhurried detail matters.
It is a visual ode to quiet luxury and the deeply satisfying pleasure of observing a perfectly composed miniature world. Ideal for discerning collectors and art enthusiasts, this artwork offers a unique blend of contemporary realism and botanical charm — making it a compelling addition to any modern interior or an unforgettable artistic gift.
Details
Oil on cotton canvas
40 × 30 × 2 cm / 15.7 × 11.8 × 0.8 in
© Daria Harlauta 2023 (signed & certified)
Price (with worldwide delivery included)
$1300 / €1132
Dream against the Spring
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1300
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Dream Against the Spring — Original Sensory Alchemy Oil on Canvas, Mystical Karelian Forest Pasque Flowers, 40×30 cm
This compelling original artwork invites viewers into a nuanced exploration of nature's subtle power. It captures the ethereal transition of early spring in a secluded Karelian forest, where snow-dusted moss and ancient rocks provide a dramatic stage for the emergence of vibrant Pasque Flowers — also known as Dream Herbs. The artist's masterful use of oil on cotton canvas creates a striking textural depth and graphic clarity, appealing to serious art collectors.
The Myth
This painting captures the very first whispers of spring in a secluded corner of the Karelian forest. Here, among snow-dusted moss and ancient rocks, the crimson Pasque Flower — or Dream Herb — raises its fiery blooms towards the sun. Its petals are as soft and downy as the flank of a sleeping deer.
Beneath it, in the chill of early dawn, small forest spirits are said to play, their eyes holding the clear, cold depth of a northern lake.
Beyond a traditional landscape, this piece delves into a realm of magical realism, with elusive forest spirits whose enigmatic gaze mirrors the cold, deep stillness of northern lakes. It is a quiet narrative — a delicate balance between the crisp remnants of winter and the tender courage of new life.
More than a simple landscape, this piece is a quiet secret — a unique fusion of graphic transparency and the rich texture of oil paint. It holds the crisp bite of lingering snow in perfect balance with the tender bravery of the season's first petals.
This artwork represents a significant addition for discerning collectors of contemporary art seeking works that blend naturalism with spiritual undertones. Ideal for enriching a sophisticated modern interior or as an exceptionally unique and thoughtful gift that truly stands out in any curated collection.
Details
Oil on cotton canvas
40 × 30 × 2 cm / 15.7 × 11.8 × 0.8 in
© Daria Harlauta 2023 (signed & certified)
Price (with worldwide delivery included)
$1300 / €1132
This compelling original artwork invites viewers into a nuanced exploration of nature's subtle power. It captures the ethereal transition of early spring in a secluded Karelian forest, where snow-dusted moss and ancient rocks provide a dramatic stage for the emergence of vibrant Pasque Flowers — also known as Dream Herbs. The artist's masterful use of oil on cotton canvas creates a striking textural depth and graphic clarity, appealing to serious art collectors.
The Myth
This painting captures the very first whispers of spring in a secluded corner of the Karelian forest. Here, among snow-dusted moss and ancient rocks, the crimson Pasque Flower — or Dream Herb — raises its fiery blooms towards the sun. Its petals are as soft and downy as the flank of a sleeping deer.
Beneath it, in the chill of early dawn, small forest spirits are said to play, their eyes holding the clear, cold depth of a northern lake.
Beyond a traditional landscape, this piece delves into a realm of magical realism, with elusive forest spirits whose enigmatic gaze mirrors the cold, deep stillness of northern lakes. It is a quiet narrative — a delicate balance between the crisp remnants of winter and the tender courage of new life.
More than a simple landscape, this piece is a quiet secret — a unique fusion of graphic transparency and the rich texture of oil paint. It holds the crisp bite of lingering snow in perfect balance with the tender bravery of the season's first petals.
This artwork represents a significant addition for discerning collectors of contemporary art seeking works that blend naturalism with spiritual undertones. Ideal for enriching a sophisticated modern interior or as an exceptionally unique and thoughtful gift that truly stands out in any curated collection.
Details
Oil on cotton canvas
40 × 30 × 2 cm / 15.7 × 11.8 × 0.8 in
© Daria Harlauta 2023 (signed & certified)
Price (with worldwide delivery included)
$1300 / €1132
Forest River
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1100
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Forest River — Evocative Impasto Landscape Oil Artwork, Original Sensory Alchemy Nature Scene, 20×20 cm
This captivating original artwork beckons the viewer into a deeply personal and evocative woodland realm. The artist masterfully employs a vibrant impasto technique, bringing a tactile dimension to the sun-dappled woods of her homeland. Here, a river — born from secret springs — flows with a mesmerizing, dark tea-like hue, inviting introspection into its hidden depths.
The Myth
This evocative landscape invites you to step into the quiet, sun-dappled woods of the artist's homeland. It's a place of hidden wonders: a river, fed by secret springs, flows with water the colour of rich, dark tea — almost as if you're looking into a delicate cup, not a forest stream.
The journey along its banks is an adventure in itself. You can almost feel the soft grass of the floodplain, see the shadows of the deep ravines, and hear the crunch of sand underfoot on the sun-warmed slopes.
And then, just as the path seems endless, the trees part. You emerge onto a high promontory, standing tall among ancient pines, gifted with a breathtaking view of the entire river valley stretching out below.
This painting is more than a scene; it's a captured memory, a portal to a serene and personal wilderness. It's an invitation to pause, breathe deeply, and find your own quiet moment of discovery.
Its compelling visual narrative and rich palette of golden yellows, deep greens, and earthy tones make it an exceptional addition to any discerning art collection. Ideal for enhancing a sophisticated modern interior or as a significant, original art gift — this piece offers a daily connection to nature's quiet majesty and artistic integrity. A unique piece of wall decor that inspires contemplation.
Details
Oil on cotton canvas
20 × 20 × 2 cm / 7.9 × 7.9 × 0.8 in
© Daria Harlauta 2024 (signed & certified)
Price (with worldwide delivery included)
$1100 / €958
This captivating original artwork beckons the viewer into a deeply personal and evocative woodland realm. The artist masterfully employs a vibrant impasto technique, bringing a tactile dimension to the sun-dappled woods of her homeland. Here, a river — born from secret springs — flows with a mesmerizing, dark tea-like hue, inviting introspection into its hidden depths.
The Myth
This evocative landscape invites you to step into the quiet, sun-dappled woods of the artist's homeland. It's a place of hidden wonders: a river, fed by secret springs, flows with water the colour of rich, dark tea — almost as if you're looking into a delicate cup, not a forest stream.
The journey along its banks is an adventure in itself. You can almost feel the soft grass of the floodplain, see the shadows of the deep ravines, and hear the crunch of sand underfoot on the sun-warmed slopes.
And then, just as the path seems endless, the trees part. You emerge onto a high promontory, standing tall among ancient pines, gifted with a breathtaking view of the entire river valley stretching out below.
This painting is more than a scene; it's a captured memory, a portal to a serene and personal wilderness. It's an invitation to pause, breathe deeply, and find your own quiet moment of discovery.
Its compelling visual narrative and rich palette of golden yellows, deep greens, and earthy tones make it an exceptional addition to any discerning art collection. Ideal for enhancing a sophisticated modern interior or as a significant, original art gift — this piece offers a daily connection to nature's quiet majesty and artistic integrity. A unique piece of wall decor that inspires contemplation.
Details
Oil on cotton canvas
20 × 20 × 2 cm / 7.9 × 7.9 × 0.8 in
© Daria Harlauta 2024 (signed & certified)
Price (with worldwide delivery included)
$1100 / €958
Magic of the moments
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1100
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Magic of the Moment — Luminous Contemporary Impressionist Artwork of Spring Birches by the River, Original Sensory Alchemy Oil on Canvas, 20×20 cm
Discover an exquisite original oil artwork that masterfully captures the fleeting, cool awakening of early spring in a tranquil woodland. This compelling piece, rendered with a rich impasto technique on cotton canvas, invites discerning collectors and enthusiasts to experience nature's delicate transformation. The artist skillfully depicts slender birch trees, their white trunks softly glowing against a backdrop of emerging greens and warm golds, elegantly reflected in the serene river.
The Myth
This painting captures the fleeting moments of an early spring walk in the woods. It's a time of fragile, cool awakening, where the landscape transforms daily and the riverbanks soften with new green.
Like the silhouettes of young naiads, the slender trunks of birch trees glow white in the forest's twilight. From their branches, timid droplets of dew fall like shy, fleeting thoughts.
The essence of this work is the feeling of life itself — pulsing through a thousand beautiful changes, caught in a state of perpetual motion and tender growth.
The work evokes the spirit of young naiads, their ethereal forms mirroring the forest's gentle twilight and the timid dew drops that signify renewal.
It's an ode to renewal and the quiet, powerful promise of beginnings. More than a landscape, it is a profound ode to life's perpetual motion and tender growth.
Its vibrant yet harmonious palette makes it an ideal acquisition for contemporary art collectors seeking unique pieces that offer both visual intrigue and emotional depth. Perfectly sized for a curated gallery wall or as a focal point in a modern interior, this artwork stands as a testament to the beauty found in life's transient phases. It's an exceptional opportunity to acquire a collectible piece that also serves as an inspiring gift, enhancing any sophisticated home decor.
Details
Oil on cotton canvas
20 × 20 × 2 cm / 7.9 × 7.9 × 0.8 in
© Daria Harlauta 2024 (signed & certified)
Price (with worldwide delivery included)
$1100 / €958
Discover an exquisite original oil artwork that masterfully captures the fleeting, cool awakening of early spring in a tranquil woodland. This compelling piece, rendered with a rich impasto technique on cotton canvas, invites discerning collectors and enthusiasts to experience nature's delicate transformation. The artist skillfully depicts slender birch trees, their white trunks softly glowing against a backdrop of emerging greens and warm golds, elegantly reflected in the serene river.
The Myth
This painting captures the fleeting moments of an early spring walk in the woods. It's a time of fragile, cool awakening, where the landscape transforms daily and the riverbanks soften with new green.
Like the silhouettes of young naiads, the slender trunks of birch trees glow white in the forest's twilight. From their branches, timid droplets of dew fall like shy, fleeting thoughts.
The essence of this work is the feeling of life itself — pulsing through a thousand beautiful changes, caught in a state of perpetual motion and tender growth.
The work evokes the spirit of young naiads, their ethereal forms mirroring the forest's gentle twilight and the timid dew drops that signify renewal.
It's an ode to renewal and the quiet, powerful promise of beginnings. More than a landscape, it is a profound ode to life's perpetual motion and tender growth.
Its vibrant yet harmonious palette makes it an ideal acquisition for contemporary art collectors seeking unique pieces that offer both visual intrigue and emotional depth. Perfectly sized for a curated gallery wall or as a focal point in a modern interior, this artwork stands as a testament to the beauty found in life's transient phases. It's an exceptional opportunity to acquire a collectible piece that also serves as an inspiring gift, enhancing any sophisticated home decor.
Details
Oil on cotton canvas
20 × 20 × 2 cm / 7.9 × 7.9 × 0.8 in
© Daria Harlauta 2024 (signed & certified)
Price (with worldwide delivery included)
$1100 / €958
Lilac blossom
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Orbit One is designed for people who appreciate great sound and thoughtfully crafted objects. Its clean silhouette, light fabric finish, and subtle orange accents create a distinctive look that feels at home in both modern interiors and creative workspaces.
Compact enough to fit on a desk, shelf, or bedside table, Orbit One is easy to move from room to room thanks to its integrated handle. The woven acoustic grille delivers balanced, room-filling sound, while the intuitive controls make adjusting volume and playback effortless.
Compact enough to fit on a desk, shelf, or bedside table, Orbit One is easy to move from room to room thanks to its integrated handle. The woven acoustic grille delivers balanced, room-filling sound, while the intuitive controls make adjusting volume and playback effortless.
Magnolia Branch
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Orbit One is designed for people who appreciate great sound and thoughtfully crafted objects. Its clean silhouette, light fabric finish, and subtle orange accents create a distinctive look that feels at home in both modern interiors and creative workspaces.
Compact enough to fit on a desk, shelf, or bedside table, Orbit One is easy to move from room to room thanks to its integrated handle. The woven acoustic grille delivers balanced, room-filling sound, while the intuitive controls make adjusting volume and playback effortless.
Compact enough to fit on a desk, shelf, or bedside table, Orbit One is easy to move from room to room thanks to its integrated handle. The woven acoustic grille delivers balanced, room-filling sound, while the intuitive controls make adjusting volume and playback effortless.
Lilac rain
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Orbit One is designed for people who appreciate great sound and thoughtfully crafted objects. Its clean silhouette, light fabric finish, and subtle orange accents create a distinctive look that feels at home in both modern interiors and creative workspaces.
Compact enough to fit on a desk, shelf, or bedside table, Orbit One is easy to move from room to room thanks to its integrated handle. The woven acoustic grille delivers balanced, room-filling sound, while the intuitive controls make adjusting volume and playback effortless.
Compact enough to fit on a desk, shelf, or bedside table, Orbit One is easy to move from room to room thanks to its integrated handle. The woven acoustic grille delivers balanced, room-filling sound, while the intuitive controls make adjusting volume and playback effortless.
Autumn light
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Orbit One is designed for people who appreciate great sound and thoughtfully crafted objects. Its clean silhouette, light fabric finish, and subtle orange accents create a distinctive look that feels at home in both modern interiors and creative workspaces.
Compact enough to fit on a desk, shelf, or bedside table, Orbit One is easy to move from room to room thanks to its integrated handle. The woven acoustic grille delivers balanced, room-filling sound, while the intuitive controls make adjusting volume and playback effortless.
Compact enough to fit on a desk, shelf, or bedside table, Orbit One is easy to move from room to room thanks to its integrated handle. The woven acoustic grille delivers balanced, room-filling sound, while the intuitive controls make adjusting volume and playback effortless.
Elusive vision
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Orbit One is designed for people who appreciate great sound and thoughtfully crafted objects. Its clean silhouette, light fabric finish, and subtle orange accents create a distinctive look that feels at home in both modern interiors and creative workspaces.
Compact enough to fit on a desk, shelf, or bedside table, Orbit One is easy to move from room to room thanks to its integrated handle. The woven acoustic grille delivers balanced, room-filling sound, while the intuitive controls make adjusting volume and playback effortless.
Compact enough to fit on a desk, shelf, or bedside table, Orbit One is easy to move from room to room thanks to its integrated handle. The woven acoustic grille delivers balanced, room-filling sound, while the intuitive controls make adjusting volume and playback effortless.
Among the forests
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Orbit One is designed for people who appreciate great sound and thoughtfully crafted objects. Its clean silhouette, light fabric finish, and subtle orange accents create a distinctive look that feels at home in both modern interiors and creative workspaces.
Compact enough to fit on a desk, shelf, or bedside table, Orbit One is easy to move from room to room thanks to its integrated handle. The woven acoustic grille delivers balanced, room-filling sound, while the intuitive controls make adjusting volume and playback effortless.
Compact enough to fit on a desk, shelf, or bedside table, Orbit One is easy to move from room to room thanks to its integrated handle. The woven acoustic grille delivers balanced, room-filling sound, while the intuitive controls make adjusting volume and playback effortless.
Snowdrops
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Orbit One is designed for people who appreciate great sound and thoughtfully crafted objects. Its clean silhouette, light fabric finish, and subtle orange accents create a distinctive look that feels at home in both modern interiors and creative workspaces.
Compact enough to fit on a desk, shelf, or bedside table, Orbit One is easy to move from room to room thanks to its integrated handle. The woven acoustic grille delivers balanced, room-filling sound, while the intuitive controls make adjusting volume and playback effortless.
Compact enough to fit on a desk, shelf, or bedside table, Orbit One is easy to move from room to room thanks to its integrated handle. The woven acoustic grille delivers balanced, room-filling sound, while the intuitive controls make adjusting volume and playback effortless.
Sprouts
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Orbit One is designed for people who appreciate great sound and thoughtfully crafted objects. Its clean silhouette, light fabric finish, and subtle orange accents create a distinctive look that feels at home in both modern interiors and creative workspaces.
Compact enough to fit on a desk, shelf, or bedside table, Orbit One is easy to move from room to room thanks to its integrated handle. The woven acoustic grille delivers balanced, room-filling sound, while the intuitive controls make adjusting volume and playback effortless.
Compact enough to fit on a desk, shelf, or bedside table, Orbit One is easy to move from room to room thanks to its integrated handle. The woven acoustic grille delivers balanced, room-filling sound, while the intuitive controls make adjusting volume and playback effortless.
Morning
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Orbit One is designed for people who appreciate great sound and thoughtfully crafted objects. Its clean silhouette, light fabric finish, and subtle orange accents create a distinctive look that feels at home in both modern interiors and creative workspaces.
Compact enough to fit on a desk, shelf, or bedside table, Orbit One is easy to move from room to room thanks to its integrated handle. The woven acoustic grille delivers balanced, room-filling sound, while the intuitive controls make adjusting volume and playback effortless.
Compact enough to fit on a desk, shelf, or bedside table, Orbit One is easy to move from room to room thanks to its integrated handle. The woven acoustic grille delivers balanced, room-filling sound, while the intuitive controls make adjusting volume and playback effortless.
The Flower
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Orbit One is designed for people who appreciate great sound and thoughtfully crafted objects. Its clean silhouette, light fabric finish, and subtle orange accents create a distinctive look that feels at home in both modern interiors and creative workspaces.
Compact enough to fit on a desk, shelf, or bedside table, Orbit One is easy to move from room to room thanks to its integrated handle. The woven acoustic grille delivers balanced, room-filling sound, while the intuitive controls make adjusting volume and playback effortless.
Compact enough to fit on a desk, shelf, or bedside table, Orbit One is easy to move from room to room thanks to its integrated handle. The woven acoustic grille delivers balanced, room-filling sound, while the intuitive controls make adjusting volume and playback effortless.
When the lilacs bloom
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Orbit One is designed for people who appreciate great sound and thoughtfully crafted objects. Its clean silhouette, light fabric finish, and subtle orange accents create a distinctive look that feels at home in both modern interiors and creative workspaces.
Compact enough to fit on a desk, shelf, or bedside table, Orbit One is easy to move from room to room thanks to its integrated handle. The woven acoustic grille delivers balanced, room-filling sound, while the intuitive controls make adjusting volume and playback effortless.
Compact enough to fit on a desk, shelf, or bedside table, Orbit One is easy to move from room to room thanks to its integrated handle. The woven acoustic grille delivers balanced, room-filling sound, while the intuitive controls make adjusting volume and playback effortless.
Golden Apples
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Orbit One is designed for people who appreciate great sound and thoughtfully crafted objects. Its clean silhouette, light fabric finish, and subtle orange accents create a distinctive look that feels at home in both modern interiors and creative workspaces.
Compact enough to fit on a desk, shelf, or bedside table, Orbit One is easy to move from room to room thanks to its integrated handle. The woven acoustic grille delivers balanced, room-filling sound, while the intuitive controls make adjusting volume and playback effortless.
Compact enough to fit on a desk, shelf, or bedside table, Orbit One is easy to move from room to room thanks to its integrated handle. The woven acoustic grille delivers balanced, room-filling sound, while the intuitive controls make adjusting volume and playback effortless.
The Facets of Myth:
Synesthesia (2021 – 2024)
Kochubey Mansion & Art Library, Saint Petersburg
I see sounds. I hear colors. It's not a metaphor — it's how my brain works.
This project started with that strange, beautiful gift. I wanted to share it. Not describe it. Share it.
So I painted twelve works. Each one is a translation of a specific scent — childhood garden, city rain, forest after thunder — into color, rhythm, texture. Then I asked a perfumer to translate them back. Together we created twelve image–scent pairs. You look at the painting. You smell the bottle next to it. And for a moment, you step into my senses.
It's not illustration. It's a portal.
We showed it in an old mansion. People walked through the space, from one pair to the next — like stepping into different rooms of someone's memory. Some stayed long. Some were deeply moved. That's when I understood: synesthesia is not a condition. It's a bridge.
I'm still working on this series. Now I'm embedding scent directly into some of the paintings — so the smell becomes part of the texture itself.
This exploration of sensory translation later gave birth to my "Spring's Eve Dream" series — where ancient myths meet questions of immortality and technological future.
No theory. Just an invitation to feel.
Kochubey Mansion & Art Library, Saint Petersburg
I see sounds. I hear colors. It's not a metaphor — it's how my brain works.
This project started with that strange, beautiful gift. I wanted to share it. Not describe it. Share it.
So I painted twelve works. Each one is a translation of a specific scent — childhood garden, city rain, forest after thunder — into color, rhythm, texture. Then I asked a perfumer to translate them back. Together we created twelve image–scent pairs. You look at the painting. You smell the bottle next to it. And for a moment, you step into my senses.
It's not illustration. It's a portal.
We showed it in an old mansion. People walked through the space, from one pair to the next — like stepping into different rooms of someone's memory. Some stayed long. Some were deeply moved. That's when I understood: synesthesia is not a condition. It's a bridge.
I'm still working on this series. Now I'm embedding scent directly into some of the paintings — so the smell becomes part of the texture itself.
This exploration of sensory translation later gave birth to my "Spring's Eve Dream" series — where ancient myths meet questions of immortality and technological future.
No theory. Just an invitation to feel.
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