Wait, These Moth Sculptures Actually Flew Out of a Dream?

Larysa says she’s an artist who wrestles with fears... but instead of hiding, she stitches them into something beautiful and lets them fly free. Cool way to handle anxiety, right?

Her love for textiles? Totally family-inspired. Summers with Ukrainian grandparents taught her that fabric is basically a superhero - it cleans, covers, carries, and even catches your tears (and cheese curds!).

Why moths? Larysa imagines them as tiny storytellers, fluttering through windows at night, whispering dreams. Turns out, the moth is her alter ego - super shy but full of magic.

Mixing delicate fabric with a bug that usually munches on cloth? That’s Larysa facing fears head-on and turning it into art. Talk about plot twist!

Her fabrics sometimes smell like old books or lavender, which instantly zooms her brain to other times and places. It’s like her artwork has secret superpowers.

And those moths? They’re not just wallflowers. Larysa actually plants a whole night garden just for the moths, filled with flowers that look like silver moonlight. It’s magical - and a little mysterious.

When she creates, Larysa can’t stick to the plan. She starts sketching but then tosses the old ideas out and lets new, shiny inspirations take over. Messy? Maybe. Fun? Definitely!

Some of her moths tell the story of Sun and Moon - two lovers who chase but never quite catch each other. Dramatic and adorable, right?

When people spot her moths, Larysa wants all the feels: wonder, love, tension, even a teensy bit of fear. But not indifference - that’s the worst.

What’s next? More symbols like trees, moons, birds, and ribbon - stuff that connects and nourishes feelings. Basically, she wants us to pause thinking and just *feel* for a while. Sounds like a plan!