The artwork shows the intimate relationship between the artist and the chair, turning it into a symbolic representation if the various emotions and experiences endured during the pandemic. The chair as a central figure in the composition not only highlights its physical presence but also symbolizes the emotional support and constancy it provided during a period of uncertainty. The chair becomes a witness to a range of activities and emotions, serving as a silent companion through moments of work, leisure, pain, joy, and contemplation. The emphasis on the chair as a source of growth, strength, and security adds layers of meaning to the artwork. It suggests that even in the midst of challenges and hardships, there are elements in our lives that anchor us and foster personal development. The chair, in this case, becomes a metaphor for resilience and stability in an otherwise unstable and unsafe time. Placing the chair in the centre of the composition not only draws attention to its significance but also conveys a sense of balance and order. This centrality can be interpreted as a reflection of the stability and continuity found in relationships with family, friends, and loved ones—those who contribute to a sense of home and love.

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Maria Cohen is an awarded UK-based multidisciplinary artist who works as a painter, writer, researcher, and curator. Her art practice explores the topic of sexuality and identity through the expressive use of diverse media such as oil painting, digital drawing, animation, and screen printing. Maria uses a repetitive image of a rabbit as an alter-ego and a symbol to represent both themselves and society. She holds a BA in Fine Arts from the Moscow Academy of Arts and then got an MA in History and Philosophy of Art at the ICA Moscow. In September 2020 Maria participated at the 2nd Garage Triennial of Russian Contemporary Art. She completed her MA in Fine Art Painting at Camberwell College of Arts in 2021, supported by the Art Ambassador Awards. During her studies, Maria was involved in organizing a curatorial project at the Copeland Gallery in London and later her work was selected for the exhibition at the South London Gallery and London Grads 2021 at the Saatchi Gallery. In September 2022 Maria collaborated with Fashion Brand Urban Outfitters. In 2023 Maria as a part of the collective «Undercurrents» organized Artists Open Houses in Brighton. As of February 2023, Maria curated the solo show ‘Zero Gravity’ in Basel, Switzerland, supported by the Voskhod Gallery.