Ksenia Kudasova artist, curator, essayist 1985 Tula (USSR)
Currently lives and works in Paphos, Cyprus.
Ksenia Kudasova graduated in Apparel and Footwear constructing and design. She has Master degree in Contemporary art. Ksenia proceeds her art practice with Ivan Novikov, Ivan Gorshkov, Arseniy Zhilyaev, Alina Gutkina, Dmitriy Vrubel.
Ksenia Kudasova studies digital collectivity, therefore she is a member of several art collectives.

Founder of artist run space in Paphos, Cyprus.
Collaborator in 5 art communities.
Works with digital collectivity, mythology, ceramics and text.
Expands the theme of meanings, focusing the project's missions as a tool in contemporary art.

Nata Eremina Bio
A radical shift in the author’s way of life has led to a new theme and a new reality. In this context, previous experience can be left aside, which is why the author works under a creative pseudonym LuMEANarie.

Artist Statement
The author explores the ontology of meanings and reflects on how to fill life with purpose through the search for and realization of life’s meaning.
How does one find the courage to plan lifelong projects?
How can one stay true to their ideals when values and technologies quickly become obsolete, and how can one adapt to unexpected challenges?
The mission of “The Luminaries of Meanings" is to symbolically illuminate the winding path of a remarkable individual towards a fulfilled life. Each performance is site-specific, transforming according to the context and environment, uniting personal and collective meanings into large-scale projects that shape a brighter future.

Decorator Anna Eremina, artist, illustrator,
Student of Fresh Art College Cyprus, Paphos.

She works at the ‘Art Studio Paphos’, conducts classes with children, creates projects in fine art, illustration, theater and cinema.

The installation decorator, a representative of the generation of zero, tests meanings for strength in a dialogue between mother and daughter.

Art Installation “The Luminaries of Meanings” in Lellos Point, Limassol, took place a week before the play, offering viewers the chance to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of the upcoming performance. The unique vaults and architecture of Limassol added a new perspective to the perception of the Luminaries of Meanings. They deepened and expanded the overall concept of the installation.

Visitors had the opportunity to see the lamps in advance, feel their impact, and absorb the inspiration that would later transform into the desire to attend the play. Their core idea—support and connection to the past—remained unchanged.

The lamps continued their mission: finding support in any space while simultaneously becoming a support for people, inviting them into a delicate dialogue with themselves and history. Lellos Point, Limassol, proved to be the ideal platform for this exhibition, giving it new life and meanings while preserving its primary purpose.

“The Luminaries of Meanings” became the central element of this exhibition, and their task was not only to illuminate the space but also to immerse people in the atmosphere of the play, in the era, and in the woman of the past century who seeks her resources and finds them in connection with previous centuries.

While designing the decorations, I discovered that on the day of the performance, the exhibition space of the mansion transforms into an auditorium, and the entrance area lacks display setups. My attention was drawn to two cords with light bulbs hanging from the ceiling. They seemed to cry out, "Dress us! Please!" And so, the Lights of Meaning were born. They found their support on these hooks and blended into the space as if this had been the plan all along.
The lamps helped the audience tune into the right mood before the performance. Visitors realized how crucial our connection with the culture of past eras is today. It helps us find resources within ourselves, allowing us to touch our roots, our ancestral memory.

“The Luminaries of Meanings” installation, presented at the exhibition before the play “The Blue Bird” by Maurice Maeterlinck, sparked lively interest among both children and adults.

The first lamp represented a cage—a symbol of limitation that prevents one from achieving their dreams. This is a reference to the cage in “The Blue Bird” play, where the characters face obstacles on their path to fulfilling desires. However, when the cage shifted, it revealed a picture—an image of the first set design for “The Blue Bird”, staged in 1911. This painting depicted two sleeping children, dreaming of their aspirations, symbolizing the potential and purity of desires hidden behind restrictions.

Visitors could move the cage aside to understand the meaning of the painting and, stepping inside the second lamp of meaning, make a wish. It was a moment of immersion into one’s own dreams, where everyone believed their wish would come true.

Children were delighted to hear the story of the lamp and made their wishes, inspired by the magical atmosphere. Adults, through the symbolism of the installation, saw that limitations are created by ourselves, and only by discovering the true meanings of life can we achieve our most cherished dreams.

The exhibition itself brought together the works of talented artists from Paphos, each contributing to the theme of “The Blue Bird: blue as the color of dreams”.

The labyrinth is an art object, built in 2015 near the town of Pissouri, Cyprus, by the team of Pavel Muntyan. ART Installation “The Luminaries of Meanings” wove itself into the space of Muntyan’s Labyrinth, engaging with the sea, fields, and cliffs, creating a subtle yet powerful presence in the landscape. As symbols of light and meaning, the Luminaries not only illuminate the surroundings but also influence the perception of the labyrinth by visitors.

The Luminaries are installed along the supports, entwined with dragon fruit plants, becoming part of nature while simultaneously serving as a support for people, lighting their path with meaning. The Luminaries act as guides, connecting nature, art, and people, filling the space with deep, multi-layered meanings.

Installation ‘Luminaries of Meanings Through the Centuries as a Resource of Everyday Life’




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