A collection of colorful kokeshi dolls sits neatly arranged on the table, each with unique facial expressions and traditional designs. Sayaka’s workspace, partially blurred in the background, offers a glimpse into her artistic process. During my conversation with her at her apartment in Sumy, Ukraine on Tuesday, Aug 20, 2024, she said, "The reason I like the background is that in 1970, my father went to the Soviet Union for work... I was always interested in Russia." (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
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