This unique item belongs to the contemporary minimalist fiber art collection by multimedia artist Varvara Kurakina (Depiano Art).

The Burial of the Unicorn (2025)

Inspired by Gustave Courbet’s “Burial at Ornans”, this contemporary textile art tapestry offers a solemn farewell to a mythical creature. Spectral figures gather around a dark pit containing a white unicorn, with red accents symbolizing sacrificial themes. The piece reflects on the, often, destructive way new worldviews replace old myths, while showing respect to past beliefs.

About the Artwork:
• Exhibition History: Selected for “Les Variations Textiles XXL 2026” (27 Feb — 25 Apr 2026) at La Halle Roublot, Paris, organized by Openbach Galerie.
• Catalogue: Documented in the official exhibition print catalogue.
• Style: Contemporary Fiber Art / Minimalist Textile Tapestry.
• Techniques: Wet/needle felting, fine hand embroidery on a natural wooden branch.
• Size: Approx. 124 × 90 × 10 cm (48.8 × 35.4 × 3.9 in).
• One of a Kind: Signed OOAK artwork with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Care Instructions:

This piece is a one-of-a-kind hand-felted wool wall hanging. Please treat it as textile artwork.

• Indoor use only. Hang in a dry room, away from direct sunlight, moisture and open flames (candles, fireplace, stove).

• Do not wash or dry clean. Wool felting can shrink and distort if it gets wet or is cleaned with chemicals.

• Dusting. From time to time gently shake the piece or dust it with a soft clothes brush. You can also vacuum it on the lowest setting through a layer of clean fabric or mesh.

• Do not pull the fibres. If you notice a loose wool fibre, carefully smooth it back into the surface instead of pulling.

• Natural wooden branch. The hanging stick is an untreated natural branch; avoid contact with water and very humid rooms.

• Storage. When not on display, store the wall hanging flat or loosely rolled in acid-free tissue paper, in a dry place. Adding lavender or cedar blocks will help to protect the wool from moths.

• Small variations and irregular edges are part of the handmade process and the character of the piece.

Note: Colors may slightly vary due to monitor settings.

International Buyers – Important Notice:
Please be aware of your country’s customs regulations. You are responsible for any customs fees, taxes, or import duties that may apply upon receiving your item.

Shipping

The artwork is shipped from Poland, securely and careful packaging.

• Dispatch within 5–7 business days
• Track-and-trace shipping
• Tracking information provided after dispatch
• Orders to the United States are shipped DDP (Delivered Duty Paid). Any applicable import duties and taxes are prepaid, so no additional customs charges will be due upon delivery.
• For other destinations outside the European Union, customs duties or import taxes may apply and are the buyer’s responsibility.

Returns

You may return the artwork within 14 days of delivery. Please contact me before sending it back.

The artwork must be returned in its original condition and protective packaging. The buyer is responsible for return shipping costs unless the artwork arrived damaged or the wrong item was sent.

If your order arrives damaged, please contact me as soon as possible and include photographs of the artwork and packaging so that I can arrange a suitable solution.

For full details, please see the Refund and Returns Policy.