Giving new life
To fund her upcoming project, painter Svetlana Arefiev is cutting her very first scroll, "Dream."
PERFORMANCES
✂️ Sometimes, you have to sacrifice something to achieve what you dream of!
The scroll "Dream", which earned Svetlana the Lyon Art Paper 2021 Prize, was cut and sold to help fund the next project—one that’s especially close to our hearts!
The scroll "Dream" by artist Svetlana Arefiev was awarded the Lyon Art Paper Prize in 2021. This standout piece, created on a long roll of paper, explores the boundary between dream and reality through fluid, dreamlike compositions.
With meticulous technique and delicate detail, Svetlana constructs a poetic universe that captivates the viewer. The jury was impressed by the originality of her approach and her artistic mastery, making "Dream" a highlight of the exhibition and affirming her place as one of the contemporary talents to watch.
To fund her upcoming project, painter Svetlana Arefiev has made a bold and symbolic gesture: she is cutting her very first scroll, "Dream".
Far from an act of destruction, this decision reflects a deep artistic intention—to give new life to a foundational work by allowing it to evolve, fragment, and reach others in a new form. Each cut piece becomes a carrier of the original vision, a fragment of a journey that continues beyond its initial creation.
By sharing parts of "Dream" with others, Svetlana invites collectors and supporters to participate in the unfolding of a new chapter—transforming memory into movement, and legacy into possibility.