Tetiana Krasutska

Tetiana Krasutska creates object that transforms instinct into strength and sensitivity

Ukrainian designer and artist Tetiana Krasutska, from ZEMNA studio, is presenting the DYM chair from January 15 to 19 at Maison&Objet, one of the world’s most prestigious design, decoration, and lifestyle fairs, held twice a year in Paris since 1994. The armchair will be exhibited in Hall 1, booth A102, within the Neo-Folklore Trend Zone.

Made of hand-sanded ash wood and darkened to a deep charcoal black, the DYM evokes the sensation of charred wood and tells the story of fire as a living force. According to the designer, the piece was born from instinct and seeks to alter the state of those who use it, working with concepts of sensitivity and inner strength.

“The DYM speaks about the wild part that lives within us,” says Krasutska, who defines her artistic practice based on the idea of the “primitive heart” — a source of vitality where instinct and sensitivity become strength.

Born in 1989 in Kalush, a small Ukrainian town, Tetiana grew up among the gray geometry of Soviet architecture but found inspiration in nature and childhood imagination. She graduated in Architecture from the National Polytechnic University of Lviv and founded an interior design studio in 2013 alongside Andrew Dobryansky, her partner in life and creation.

Her journey as an artist began in 2022, when the war in Ukraine reminded her of life’s fragility and that creating can be an act of courage. From that moment on, she began creating from instinct rather than reason, developing a bionic language — natural and sensual — that extracts objects from the archive of internal experiences and childhood memories.

“Sometimes, to find yourself, you need to lose everything you knew,” says the designer. “Vulnerability is not weakness — it’s the source of creativity. Courage is not a gift; it’s a skill — the ability to move forward even when you’re afraid.”

About Maison&Objet

Maison&Objet takes place at the Parc des Expositions de Paris Nord Villepinte and brings together approximately 2,500 brands and attracts more than 70,000 professional visitors each edition. Considered an international authority in interior design culture, architecture, and lifestyle trends, the fair is one of the main events on the global design calendar, compared in relevance to Milan Design Week.

Held biannually — typically in January and September — Maison&Objet functions as a barometer for trends that will shape the design and decoration market in the coming years. The event brings together designers, architects, decorators, buyers from major department stores, gallery owners, and manufacturers from various countries, establishing itself as an essential platform for industry professionals.

The fair is organized into various thematic halls covering everything from residential decoration and design objects to contemporary crafts, perfumery, fashion accessories, and textiles. One of the highlights is the Trend Zones — special curatorial areas that present the main design and behavioral trends, functioning as innovation laboratories that bring together emerging creators and experimental concepts.

Beyond the physical fair, the platform has expanded into the digital universe with MOM (Maison&Objet and More), which connects brands and buyers year-round, and the Maison&Objet Academy, an educational program with lectures, workshops, and debates about the future of design.

The fair also maintains a special commitment to new talent through the Rising Talent Awards, which each edition highlights emerging designers from different countries, giving them international visibility. Annually, it also elects a Designer of the Year, recognizing creators who represent excellence and innovation in contemporary design.

The curation of the Neo-Folklore Trend Zone, where the DYM chair is exhibited, is signed by Sana Moreau, from Galerie Sana Moreau. The presence of Tetiana Krasutska’s piece in this zone demonstrates how the fair is attuned to contemporary movements that revisit traditions and cultural identities through modern languages — especially relevant in a context of conflicts and geopolitical redefinitions that mark our time.

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