In my work, I follow intuition and explore traditionally feminine intangible qualities and hidden layers of our emotions by creating free-flowing, low-relief ceramic wall sculptures. They are an ode to my matriarchal lineage. My grandmother worked as a painter in a ceramic factory during the Soviet Union. I remember seeing these art pieces as a kid in my grandparents’ house, where I spent my childhood summers constantly observing the garden, nature, and animals. In a way, I’m intuitively continuing this tradition with my own sculptural practice. Creative expression becomes a bridge between those memories, that sense of freedom and unconditional love, and my present dreams. 

Yulia Lavrova holds an MFA in Graphic Design. At the end of 2023, after 14 years working as a designer and art director, she rediscovered her true passion – visual art. Her work has been selected for juried in-person and online exhibitions in Germany, Japan, Portugal, the UK, and the USA. Lavrova lives and works in Berlin, Germany.