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A New Chapter: Exhibition in the Heart of London

  • marinailjushina
  • Feb 28, 2025
  • 2 min read

Updated: Mar 1, 2025

I always knew this moment would come again—the day I would present my work not in a digital space, but in a real, tangible setting. A place where people could see it, feel it, take in every detail, every line, every texture.


But this time, it was different.


Standing inside Chelsea Old Town Hall, in the heart of London, at my second physical exhibition, I felt an extraordinary shift—like stepping into a space where art is not just displayed but becomes part of history itself. This 170-year-old building, steeped in artistic legacy, now held my work within its walls.



The Space: Grandeur and Limitation

Everything about this venue breathes art—the grand halls, the antique walls, the soaring ceilings that seem to lift creativity into the air.


And yet, paradoxically, there was not enough space.


Once again, I had just one artwork on display. One single piece among many.


Observing people—this was the most profound experience I took away.
Observing people—this was the most profound experience I took away.


I stood there wondering: Would it be enough? Would it be noticed?


And the answer was yes. People paused, observed, asked questions. Some recognised familiar forms, others sought meaning in the intricate chaos of lines. And that was deeply rewarding.


Yet, there was an undeniable longing—for more space, more works, more opportunities to fully express myself.





Emotions: From Uncertainty to Realisation


It was slightly disheartening… my work seemed to fade into the background, lost among the others.
It was slightly disheartening… my work seemed to fade into the background, lost among the others.

A second exhibition is not just another event—it is a new challenge, a new test.


At first, there was the tension of anticipation—Would they look? Would they see?

Then came the joy—because they did. They stopped, engaged, felt something. They lingered for more than just a fleeting moment. And that meant something had resonated.



And finally, came the realisation:


Yes, this matters.

Yes, I am on the right path.

But this is only the beginning.




People, Energy, and Inspiration


Once again, I met incredible artists—each on their own journey of exploration and discovery. Conversations with them were an art form in themselves, each word adding a new layer of perspective.


I left the exhibition not just with emotions but with a renewed vision. Now, I know:


Next time, it will be different.

More space. More works. More freedom.


But for now, I hold onto this moment—

The second step.

The next parallax.




 
 
 

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