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    5 Things Improving Our Work-From-Home Set-Up

    When I first started working from home, I was staying with my parents. I felt so lucky to be with my family rather than my tiny studio apartment, but I had a hard time adjusting to working in my childhood bedroom, a space I once spent blasting pop-punk music and dreaming about prom that now was supposed to hold my adult self, both working a 9-5 and living my life. I was dreading work every day, struggling to get out of bed, and basically having the Sunday Scaries every night of the week. Then, my lovely dad set up an old desk from the garage in my bedroom, I got a comfortable chair, and my mom spruced it up with some art and goodies—et viola, I was back in business. (Meaning, I overstayed my welcome by about two and a half months.) All this to say, a proper WFH set-up is essential to productivity and creativity, and most of all, some semblance of sanity along the way. After a few months of perfecting my space at home, I’ve realized there are a few items that just make it feel like a space to work for me. Goodbye desk/vanity/kitchen table/crafting station and hello the home office of my dreams. 

    1. Blue-Light-Blocking Glasses
    Like me, you’ve probably been staring at a screen for basically the entirety of 2020. Whether it’s typing up emails on your tablet or posting social images on your phone or the day-to-day work you must complete on a laptop screen, your eyes have probably had enough. WFH made me finally break down and get a pair of blue-light-blocking glasses from WearMePro, and I noticed a major difference in my overall mood, my productivity, and my daily tension headaches from staring at a screen after wearing them every day. I keep them on my desk at all times, and after a while, I remember to put them on at the start of every morning. (Heck, I often leave the house for lunch and forget to take them off!) Plus, let’s not forget how absolutely chic and put-together it feels to have a pair of cute glasses on all day long. 
    WearMePro makes finding quality eyewear (whether it be glasses, sunglasses, or these blue-light glasses!) on a budget extra easy, as all styles come in just under $30. No sacrificing your precious paycheck for cute glasses to wear for work.

     

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    2. Candles
    The #1 upside to working from your living room is that all of your belongings are right there with you all day long, and that includes all of your best candles. My life changed for the better when I realized I could sit at my desk, drink my coffee, and light the pumpkin-est of candles next to me all day long. It makes your set-up feel extra special and styled, but your favorite scents also have the power to boost your mood, in turn making you a much stronger and approachable coworker. Who doesn’t want to go over last month’s goals with a coworker breathing in the intoxicating scent of leather and suede? I know I do.

     

    3. Snacks
    Are you missing your office’s impressive snack cabinet? Same, so I decided to recreate it at home. My desk is eerily close to my kitchen, which has burned me on many occasions. I’m constantly getting up to refill my water bottle (or get more coffee), and I peek into the pantry to get a snack. Instead, I dedicated a tiny section of my desk drawer to easy snacks I can feel good about munching on all day long. I swear by the Banana Trail Mix from Trader Joe’s, popcorn, and apple cinnamon Veggie Straws (the best thing on Earth). 

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    4. Books or magazines
    Turning your WFH station into an oasis is more than just making it a place to get work done; I love when my desk has something I can do to relax. Instead of picking up my phone during the day, I keep whatever book I’m reading or a new magazine closeby. I’ll give myself a 15-20 minute break in between tasks, and I use that time to read something. It’s given me such peace-of-mind during the day and makes me excited to get into my next task rather than dreading it. I’ve also done this with audiobooks, and I love it too!

     

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    5. Stationery
    Having a pretty planner is half the battle of getting my life together, and I’m not the only one. However, I’ve also stocked my desk with other stationery items that make ticking off a task way more fun than it should be. Sticky notes help me write quick reminders or flesh out ideas that I don’t want to dedicate a whole space in my planner for. I swear by colored highlighters to help me associate different tasks with different sections of my brain (“write article” is a different color than “do dishes”). Plus, I love also having a nice pair of scissors, a ruler, nice pens and pencils, and a few small notebooks for ideas and lists. You never know what you’ll need, and it makes my desk actually feel like a real office. 

     

    This post contains a sponsored inclusion of Wear Me Pro, but all of the opinions within are those of The Everygirl editorial board. More

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    The Low-Maintenance Hair Trends Stylists Are Recommending for Fall 2020

    Changing up your hair is basically a rite of passage once or twice a year. Whether it’s a major cut (hello bangs!) or color or you’re simply ready to ditch your everyday waves for a new style, we can all benefit from a little hair switch up. In fall 2020, however, a hair transformation doesn’t have to be something that takes you back to the salon every six weeks. In fact, it really shouldn’t be. Instead, stylists are recommending low-maintenance cuts, colors, and styles that will last without touch-ups a little while and can easily be taken care of at home. We’ve pulled together some of the season’s hottest hair trends and put them all in one place. The plus? They look just as good with a mask on. 😉

    1. Warm, Caramel Tones

    2. All-Over Copper

    3. Classic Balayage

    4. Bright Face-Framing Pieces

    5. Babylights

    7. Long Lengths

    7. Middle Part

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    8. Blunt Cuts

    9. Pixie

     

    10. Shag

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    11. At-Home Blowout

    12. Bobby-Pinned Curls

    13. Curled or Textured Ponytail

    14. Glossy / Shiny Waves

    15. Jumbo Twists + Other Protective Styles

    16. Baby Waves

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    Dealing With Irregular Periods? This Condition Could Be the Culprit

    You’ve likely heard it before (maybe even more than once): if your period is irregular or if something changes, you should head to your doctor’s office to get to the bottom of what is going on. Though it might not be anything major or life-changing, it could be something that warrants a diagnosis—even if it ultimately doesn’t make a huge difference to your day-to-day life.Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, is one such diagnosis. “Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder caused by elevated levels of male hormones, which can lead to less frequent ovulation and irregular periods,” said Dr. Jessica Ryniec, board eligible in obstetrics and gynecology and reproductive endocrinology and infertility, who practices at CCRM Fertility in Northern Virginia. CCRM is a leading fertility provider specializing in egg freezing, IVF, research, and more. Its doctors work personally with patients throughout their fertility journey. Because PCOS can affect the ease with which people are able to get pregnant, people experiencing PCOS may work with a fertility specialist to help them navigate any challenges that may arise. But PCOS affects more than just someone’s ability to conceive—and it’s actually more common than you think.
    “PCOS affects around 10 percent of reproductive-aged women overall and is the underlying problem in 40 percent of [people] with irregular or absent periods,” Dr. Ryniec said. “Normally, a [person’s] brain releases hormones that signal the ovary to grow an egg. Once that egg matures, it is released or ovulated, and if sperm is present there is the chance to become pregnant that month. In [people] with PCOS, the signals from the brain are altered due to excessive male hormones and high insulin levels, and the ovary is unable to mature and ovulate an egg.”
    Now that you have a better idea of what PCOS is, you may have some questions about how it’s diagnosed and what a diagnosis might mean for your life. Luckily, Dr. Ryniec is here to break everything down for us. Read on for those answers and more.

    How do you know if you have PCOS?
    If you’re not someone who is missing a period, you may not even realize you have PCOS, because, Dr. Ryniec said, symptoms can sometimes be disguised by hormonal birth control. Acne and hair growth on your face, chest, or back could also be sneaky signs that you might have PCOS (and might likewise be hidden if you’re using a hormonal form of birth control). That being said, it’s important to get a diagnosis because undiagnosed PCOS could potentially affect your long-term health.
    “Because [people] with PCOS are not having regular cycles, their uterine lining is not shedding as normal and this can lead to problems like endometria hyperplasia, which can lead to uterine cancer,” Dr. Ryniec explained. “Other long-term health risks include elevated BMI, diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol and high blood pressure. Studies show [people] with PCOS are more likely to experience depression and anxiety as well.”
    So if you think your symptoms point to (potential) PCOS, the best thing you can do is make an appointment with your doctor. Dr. Ryniec said that because there isn’t a clear-cut test that can tell you for sure if it’s PCOS you’re dealing with, your doctor will likely start by ruling out other things. After that, they’ll look for two of three things: you have fewer than eight menstrual cycles a year, you have levels of androgens, or your doctor notices “multiple small follicles on the ovary” when they do an ultrasound.
    “I see so many [people] who were told they have PCOS because they have a history of ovarian cysts or because they have a lot of follicles, but this does not actually mean you have PCOS unless you have the other symptoms,” Dr. Ryniec said. So if that’s the only way you’ve been diagnosed, you may want to consider looking for a second opinion to really get to the bottom of things.

    What comes next?
    Once you receive a PCOS diagnosis, you’re probably going to start thinking about what’s next. Are there treatments you need to think about? Lifestyle changes to make? Procedures to consider?
    “Treatment for PCOS depends on the symptoms that are concerning you, and so it is important to talk to your doctor about what your goals are and make decisions together,” Dr. Ryniec said. Making sure you’re living a well-balanced lifestyle, eating a healthy diet and fitting in exercise (at least 30 minutes, three times a week) can help.
    “Birth control blocks male hormones and renders them ineffective, decreasing acne and abnormal hair growth, improving menstrual regularity, and protecting against endometrial hyperplasia. It also provides effective contraception which is important when you can’t predict ovulation and don’t want to become pregnant,” Dr. Ryniec said. “For [people] with insulin resistance as a result of PCOS, doctors might prescribe Metformin or other insulin sensitizing medications.”
    Because the exact treatment you’re going to want to move forward with is so dependent on the specific symptoms you’re experiencing, being open and honest with your doctor is essential. They’ll be able to guide you towards what will hopefully help most.

    What about if you’re trying to get pregnant?
    If you’re actively trying to conceive, getting a PCOS diagnosis might bring up a lot of feelings (good or bad). One thing Dr. Ryniec wants you to know? “Having PCOS does not mean that you can’t get pregnant or even that you can’t get pregnant on your own. But because [people] with PCOS frequently have difficulty ovulating, PCOS is often associated with infertility. Luckily, PCOS is one of the most treatable forms of infertility.”
    If you’re trying to get pregnant, your doctor might prescribe a medication to provide a bit of extra help when it comes to ovulation. Beyond medication, some people with PCOS might need additional fertility treatments, such as in vitro fertilization (IVF).
    That being said, if you know you have PCOS and you’re struggling to conceive, make sure to talk to your doctor or a fertility specialist like one at CCRM sooner rather than later. “If you aren’t ovulating or aren’t ovulating regularly, there is less of a chance to get pregnant because there is no egg to meet the sperm, so you shouldn’t delay seeking treatment,” Dr. Ryniec explained.
    At your appointment, your fertility specialist will, in all likelihood, want to run a few tests to determine how to best move ahead.
    “First, we want to make sure your fallopian tubes are open, so that once we help you ovulate, the egg has a way to meet the sperm. Second, we also want to make sure there is sperm for your egg to meet. If you have a male partner, we recommend a semen analysis. If you don’t have a partner or your partner is female, we would discuss the possibility of using a sperm donor,” Dr. Ryniec explained. “After completing the evaluation and assuming all else is normal, we would likely proceed with ovulation induction with Femara or Clomid, to help you ovulate an egg. You could then either time intercourse or have an intrauterine insemination or IUI. If these don’t lead to pregnancy, your doctor may recommend IVF.”

    If you’ve been discouraged by the fact that doctors don’t seem to be taking your symptoms seriously, it’s time to find a new doctor. Trust your gut.
    “Be confident in knowing that not having a period or having long intervals between periods is likely an indication of a larger problem. Keep looking until you find a doctor who will take it seriously. Not only can there be other hormonal disorders like thyroid disease leading to your symptoms, if you do have PCOS you might be at risk for other health problems, and you deserve a doctor that will work with you to optimize your health,” Dr. Ryniec said. “Share your goals with your doc. Why are you seeking medical care? What are your symptoms? What do you see as the best outcome with treatment? These are things to think about since there are so many facets to PCOS, you want to make sure you address your goals and not get lost in PCOS in general.”
    Your health and health goals are important—PCOS or no PCOS—so believing that you know yourself and taking your symptoms seriously (no matter what they are) is so important. Talk to your doctor or another specialist if you think that you might have symptoms of any sort of condition. You’re more than worth it.
    CCRM helps patients meet their health and lifestyle goals every single day, no matter what kinds of fertility-related objectives might be involved. Plus, with 25 locations across the United States and Canada, you may be closer to that personalized fertility care than you think. Ensuring that you have a doctor on your side that’s working with you can make all the difference. 

    This post was sponsored by CCRM, but all of the opinions within are those of The Everygirl editorial board. More

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    Khalid Al Ameri shares heartfelt public message to his wife Salama

    For the last four years, Khalid Al Ameri and his wife Salama Mohamed have cultivated an incredible online community for themselves through genuine storytelling and connection with their audience.
    For Khalid, he credits all of his success to Salama, who is the person who believed in him when he didn’t.

    Sharing a heartfelt public message on Instagram to his wife, the Emirati influencer reflected on how far he has come in the last four years.
    Back in 2016, Khalid didn’t have a job but was desperate to work in the media. Writing an array of scripts and pitching ideas to anyone he could, nothing appeared to be happening.

    “I was scared and worried about the future but never shared it with Salama as I didn’t want her, or the kids, to get worried or carry that burden,” he admitted.

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    Ok story time, in 2016 I had no job and and as a family we had about a year of savings to pay for all the necessities(kids school, rent, food and cars). I wanted to be in media so I wrote script after script, show after show, and pitched the ideas anywhere I could get a meeting but nothing worked out. I was scared and worried about the future but never shared it with Salama as I didn’t want her, or the kids, to get worried or carry that burden. One day as were were driving I finally gave in and told Salama how I was feeling, we talked about my worries, my fears and how things weren’t working out, and that I was starting to lose hope. As we were in the mall picking up some things we passed by an electronic store, then we walked in and Salama bought me my first camera. She said that she knew that all I wanted in this world was to be a creator and tell stories, so she gave me the camera and told me to get to work and do it on my own, but more importantly she said that she would support me no matter what and always believed in me. Four years later I am creating videos as a career, working on projects I never dreamed of, all because this incredible woman believed in me even when I didn’t believe in myself, so here she is buying me a new camera to improve our work, it’s kind of like our thing, where she is the only one who buys me cameras and invests in our future. Moral of the story you don’t have to fight your battles alone, you don’t have to struggle alone, the people who love you are your greatest source of strength, always keep them close and anything is possible inshAllah. I love you Salama, you are the reason for everything good in my life الحمدلله
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    Slowly starting to lose hope, he shared his concerns with his wife. The couple happened to be going to the mall at the time, which is where Salama surprised her husband with a camera, encouraging him to share his stories himself.
    “Four years later I am creating videos as a career, working on projects I never dreamed of, all because this incredible woman believed in me even when I didn’t believe in myself, so here she is buying me a new camera to improve our work, it’s kind of like our thing, where she is the only one who buys me cameras and invests in our future,” he said.
    “Moral of the story you don’t have to fight your battles alone, you don’t have to struggle alone, the people who love you are your greatest source of strength, always keep them close and anything is possible inshAllah.
    “I love you Salama, you are the reason for everything good in my life.”

    Khalid’s personal and empowering videos have captured an audience not only here in the UAE, but beyond.
    From telling stories about his family, to the coronavirus pandemic, to his wife’s skin condition vitiligo, it’s Khalid’s personal touch which has really engaged his audience.
    Earlier this year, Salama told Emirates Woman her husband’s video about her vitiligo – which was made two years ago – still brings tears to her eyes.
    However, the video is a reminder for Salama on how far she has come on her journey to self-love. Today, Salama embraces her condition with “every inch” of her being, and she’s actually more than happy to answer people’s questions if they ask about it.
    “[It means] I can explain and educate, so I can support other women and men going through what I went through, to let them know they are not alone, and that we are beautiful in our own unique way,” she told EW.
    – For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram
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    World’s largest fountain on Palm Jumeirah opens this month with a free event

    The Dubai Fountains have long attracted travellers from around the world to gaze upon the world’s largest water show. Well now it looks like it’s record-breaking title is about to be taken away by another splashing feature on Palm Jumeirah.
    The Palm Fountain will finally be ready to wow the crowds from October 22 as it attempts to snatch away the Guinness World Record for the worlds’ largest fountain accolade from the Dubai Mall display.

    The Pointe has planned an array of events to mark this occasion including a DJ sets, dance shows and fireworks with the local restaurants getting involved in competitions from 4pm onwards.
    Find the perfect standing spot or grab yourself a seat at one of the 30 dining outlets and enjoy the Palm Fountain first ever water show which is scheduled to start at 8pm.

    Don’t fret if you can’t make it on October 22, The Palm Fountain is set to have 20 shows consisting of five different performances on every 30 minutes and running daily from 7pm to midnight with each spectacle lasting for around three minutes.
    The fountain takes over 14,000 square feet of seawater, consists of 3,000 LED lights, has a super shooter that stands tall at 105 metres and is supported with music through 86 speakers.Residents around the Dubai Mall might welcome the decrease of crowds around it’s water feature, but those living on the Palm will have to cope with an influx of people eager to gaze on a world record-holding spectacular.
    Note that you have register through PlatinumList in advance to attend and the first 5,000 people to arrive on the day will get a free LED wristband.
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    UAE’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month events and initiatives to know

    According to research, one in eight women get breast cancer and it’s the most common form of cancer in women. But it has a 100 per cent five-year survival rate at stage one. That means that if you catch it early, you’re going to be fine.
    This month is your opportunity to wise up, get checked and support various causes that are doing something to raise further awareness. Here’s how you and your girls can get involved.
    MOT

    Throughout October, several Medclinic facilities in  Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Al Ain will be offering 50 per cent off screening mammograms as well as  complimentary consultation with a relevant specialist. To find your nearest clinic, check out their website.
    Hair power
    One of the most traumatic experience a breast cancer patient goes through is har loss. Dabur Amla, leading hair oil brand has joined forces with Friends Of Cancer Patients and Tips & Toes to launch  ‘Strong Hair Stronger You’ campaign to encourage UAE residents to donate their hair.  Hair collected across 23 participating outlets will be used to create prosthetics for breast cancer patients. The initiative will then continue till December 15, 2020, to reach out to more patients suffering from different types of cancer. You can also plait your hair and cut it off, insert it into a sealed plastic bag and drop it in the donation box at participating Tips & Toes branches, or avail a free hair cut at the salon. To start you should register here.

    #CheckTheEngine
    To encourage women across the UAE to check their breasts, Etihad has introduced  #CheckTheEngine initiative. Throughout the month they will will be sharing images of aircraft engines on social media that have been visually changed to highlight the earliest symptoms of breast cancer. All you have to do is take a close look at them and see the if you spot a change in shape and size, swelling and lumps.
    Something sweet
    Head Ritz Carlton JBR this month and enjoy a pink afternoon tea and a rose awakening spa ritual. Not only will you feel great but you’ll be doing some good as a portion of proceeds being donated to Brest Friends in partnership with Al Jalila Foundation.
    Complexion perfection
    Estee Lauder’s bestselling Advanced Night Repair is having a pink makeover this month and also comes with a collectable pink ribbon bracelet. The radiance-boosting serum will not only do wonders for your complexion but if you purchase it this month the company will donate 20 per cent of the price to Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

    Drink to her
    Bounty Beet’s, aka one of the pinkest eateries in town, is serving up a special pink mocktail at Dhs50 per drink. All of the proceeds will go to the Al Jalila Foundation. The perfect excuse for a ‘Sips in The City’ ladies night with your besties or a delicious breakfast.
    Wear pink
    Hi Maintenance, UAE based online fashion boutique is showing their support for Pinktober by offering a 10 per cent off on all pink items from their website. The will also donate 15 per cent of all jewellery sales for the entire month of October to the Al Jalila Foundation for its breast cancer research and treatment support for patients in need in the UAE. Whether pink is your colour or note, this is the best excuse to expand your wardrobe.
    – For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram
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    In Memoriam: Patricia Morris

    Patricia Morris, author of Mother Without A Mask, a book that provides unique insights into traditional Emirati culture, passed away in August at her home in Cornwall, UK, at the age of 96.
    The book, written under her maiden name, Patricia Holton, chronicles her intimate relationship with an Emirati family in the early days of the UAE. Published by Motivate Media Group in 1991, the novel has been a bestseller for three decades and remains in print.

    Born on October 23, 1923, in Westchester County, New York, Patricia served as a Red Cross nurse in Paris during the last days of the Second World War.
    Following a whirlwind romance, Patricia married British publisher and author Claud Morris after the war. She paused her career as a television producer to move to London, where she worked with him as an editor for two of his publications.

    Both Patricia and Claud had a deep curiosity about the world and a desire to better understand different cultures. Claud went on to establish The Next Century Foundation – an organisation which encourages global peace through dialogue, focusing on the Middle East – which is today run by their son William.
    Claud, who passed away 20 years ago, spent many years promoting a better understanding of the Arab world in Britain, launching Middle East Magazine and then Voice of the Arab World. He was a frequent visitor to the Emirates in the early days of the UAE federation, interviewing many leading members of the government and writing The Desert Falcon – the first-ever biography of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan – published in 1974.

    Accompanying her husband on many of his trips to the UAE, Patricia became close friends with a prominent Emirati family. As she learned about the UAE from them, they were also keen to develop a knowledge of the West. Invited to spend time with the family, she often visited them in their Al Ain compound, attending family weddings and other events, as well as talking with the women of the family and learning more intimately about their customs and way of life. For several years in the late 1970s, she and her husband welcomed the family’s teenage sons into the Morris home in London, where they learned the English language and customs.
    The book she authored only recorded the early years of the relationship, which continued until the end of her life. She continued to visit the Emirates after her husband’s death in 2000, her last visit being in 2010, when she stayed with the family in Abu Dhabi. Always in close contact, Patricia received a phone call from one of her Emirati “sons” less than a week before she died.
    Paying tribute to Patricia, Ian Fairservice, Managing Partner of Motivate Media Group, said: “Our relationship with Patricia began in 1991 when we first published Mother Without A Mask and we soon became friends. We were privileged to stay in touch with her and always met when she visited the Emirates – the last time being in 2010 when we shared a memorable lunch in Abu Dhabi along with long-time resident Jocelyn Henderson. She was a remarkable woman and, like her husband Claud, had enormous affection for the Arab world, particularly the Emirates, where she was so well regarded.”
    Patricia is survived by her three children, five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
    Patricia’s book Mother Without A Mask is available at booksarabia.com.
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    You’re invited on an out of this world immersive art experience to space

    Ever looked up at the sky and thought what is beyond those twinkling lights? Creatives have long been fascinated with out of this world galaxies and one artist, in particular, has made it the subject of her latest work.
    Russian artist Marina Fedorova is known for her instantly recognisable paintings inspired by the 90s glossy magazines, Hollywood films and Instagram trends, but now she has turned her attention to an immersive experience. The unique project COSMODREAMS sees the world of earthly glamour ‘invaded’ by the outer space and offers art lovers an opportunity to go on a fast-paced conceptual journey created by Fedorova.

    Fusing together the traditional approach to painting with the modern digital technology, Fedorova has managed to create her own galaxy filled with cosmic landscapes that give viewers a moment to reflect on the technological progress and its implications for the life on Earth as well as question what legacy we are leaving for the future generation.

    The heroines of the concept appear feminine and vulnerable, yet they all have distinct personalities and inner strength.

    “Some of them are the artist’s signature tragic and glamorous beauties who colonise the outer space in their evening gowns and high heels,” reads the brief. “Others bear semblance to a grown Alisa Seleznyova whose obvious otherness and moral integrity was admired and copied by the generation that grew up reading Kir Bulychyov’s books and watching their film adaptations Yet another group of female characters appear to dwell in a dreamlike deep space without spacesuits: relishing the freedom of flight, they discover new worlds finding no resistance on the part of reality.”
    Her paintings and sculptures have been brought to life with the use of VR & AR functions while the music has been specifically composed for the project to allow viewers to further dive into her imagination.
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    COSMODREAMS is on until November 1 2020 at the Erarta Museum of Contemporary Art, Saint-Petersburg, Russian Federation but can also be viewed online on cosmodreams.com.  Download COSMODREAMS app through the App Store and Google Play.
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