Lumi Uni
Main media
Ceramic
Lumi Uni’s sculptural ceramics inhabit a dreamlike terrain shaped by touch, texture, and myth. Working primarily with naked clay, she allows the raw beauty of the material to speak—its surface unglazed, its form grounded in the quiet language of the forest. Her works evoke the hidden life of the northern wilderness: stones warmed by sun, moss-covered mounds, silent lakes, and the intricate labor of unseen creatures.
Through these elemental forms, Lumi Uni constructs a personal mythology—an imagined world where human and nature, memory and material, converge. Her sculptures feel like unearthed relics from a parallel reality, inviting viewers into a tactile dialogue where presence is felt more than explained. In this universe, shaped by the rhythms of nature and the slowness of handwork, the act of seeing becomes sensorial—almost instinctive.
Lumi Uni, also known as Anna Slobozhanina, is a captivating artist from Russia who currently resides in St. Petersburg. Her pseudonym, which translates from Karelian as "snow dream," reflects a delicate and ethereal quality that permeates her work. Lumi Uni specializes in ceramics, primarily focusing on sculpture, installation, and art crafts. She frequently employs the naked clay technique, which highlights the inherent beauty of the material and draws attention to form and texture. Her artistic practice is deeply inspired by the natural interconnections found within the enchanting northern forest. Through her work, she constructs a mythical universe populated by imaginative artifacts and creatures, inviting viewers to explore a realm where the sense of touch becomes a primary means of communication and understanding.
In her distinctive creations, viewers can identify elements drawn from nature, such as rugged rocks,
lush mosses, serene lakes, and industrious anthills, all intricately woven into her sculptures. These organic inspirations allow her to forge a visceral connection between her art and the environment.