"Portland Head Light in Cape Elizabeth, Maine" by Yuliya Klochlan
Beading
3.5’’ by 2’’
I use traditional Ukrainian loom beading techniques to honor my heritage, and my patterns are modern. As a queer and disabled woman, I strive for my work to align with anti-oppressive values—though sometimes, I also make works inspired by beautiful locations. By now, I see much of the world in bead colors. For materials, I source the rare “perfect cylinder” Toho Aiko beads—woven together with strong fishing line. The beads come in iridescent, metallic, matte, and luster finishes. Between 1,200–3,600 of them per piece create a beautiful gleam.
Beading
3.5’’ by 2’’
I use traditional Ukrainian loom beading techniques to honor my heritage, and my patterns are modern. As a queer and disabled woman, I strive for my work to align with anti-oppressive values—though sometimes, I also make works inspired by beautiful locations. By now, I see much of the world in bead colors. For materials, I source the rare “perfect cylinder” Toho Aiko beads—woven together with strong fishing line. The beads come in iridescent, metallic, matte, and luster finishes. Between 1,200–3,600 of them per piece create a beautiful gleam.
Beading
3.5’’ by 2’’
I use traditional Ukrainian loom beading techniques to honor my heritage, and my patterns are modern. As a queer and disabled woman, I strive for my work to align with anti-oppressive values—though sometimes, I also make works inspired by beautiful locations. By now, I see much of the world in bead colors. For materials, I source the rare “perfect cylinder” Toho Aiko beads—woven together with strong fishing line. The beads come in iridescent, metallic, matte, and luster finishes. Between 1,200–3,600 of them per piece create a beautiful gleam.