We’ll delve into the themes of energy, desire, and emotional nourishment, reminding us that true beauty and meaning emerge when we slow down, reflect, and appreciate art on its own terms.

Sugar, glucose, energy, nourishment, pleasure, desire, joy, beauty, art, sweetness…freedom. Humans are evolutionarily hardwired to love art, which has historically been a vital source of inspiration and emotional nourishment for the human spirit. Yet, in today’s world, art has also become commodified and overconsumed, leading to superficial engagement that detracts from its true essence. Mriya gallery invites visitors to reconsider their relationship with creativity and expression. For this exhibition, we invited Ukrainian artists of four different generations, representing diverse styles and ideas but united by their deep thinking and feeling about art. Each piece in the exhibition is thoughtfully chosen by curators to reflect the richness of human experience without relying on the sugar-coating of sensationalism or superficial appeal. Exploring the timeless themes of emotions, identity, and connection, these works remind us that, like a balanced diet, a rich and fulfilling engagement with art can nourish the mind and spirit without succumbing to the pitfalls of overindulgence, as we can: • slow down time… • see a painted canvas-reality… In a post-truth world, where it is increasingly difficult to distinguish what is real, this is invaluable.