Anastasiia Franchuk: Art Dreamer

“When I’m galloping on a horse, it feels like heaven and earth  have become one, and I could hear and feel the wind of the spirit. I feel set free. I feel unlimited. I feel capable of doing so much, even beyond my own imagination. I also love being a painter. I love the work…

The Dala Horse of Sweden

The Dala (or Dalecarlian) Horse is a traditional hand carved, painted wooden horse sculpture originating in Swedish province Dalarna. It is thought to have started over 400 years ago and became the national toy of Sweden in 1716. In the in the beginning, men would gather around campfires and carve these wooden horses for their children to play…