"Narcissus" by Yuliya Klochan
Beading
5" x 3" (8" x 10" frame)
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 places and stories. 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 1,200–4,200 of them per piece create a beautiful gleam.
Beading
5" x 3" (8" x 10" frame)
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 places and stories. 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 1,200–4,200 of them per piece create a beautiful gleam.
Beading
5" x 3" (8" x 10" frame)
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 places and stories. 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 1,200–4,200 of them per piece create a beautiful gleam.