Topic: The Therapeutic Value of Color in Utilitarian & Aesthetic Contexts
When: Friday, May 22, 2026
Time: 12 pm – 1 pm Eastern
How to Join the webinar: Zoom details will be sent upon registration.
Registration Fees: CMG members receive complimentary admission. Non-Members are $15.
We are currently experiencing a shift from foreign colors such as chrome, metallic, and acidic, to more organic and familiar ones, those that people can relate to because they can be obtained from the natural environments. This shift can be seen both in the wake of global crises and in personal human experiences. And it’s perfectly natural to want to surround ourselves with something that visually helps us to root ourselves and feel calmer.
Speakers Highlights
An artist with a practice focusing on large-scale sculptures and installations, Alina Tacmelova's interests lie in the fields of transformational states and healing through art.
With extensive experience in psychology and sculpture, she explores everyday experiences and analyzes human resilience, focusing on inclusive projects that are comfortable and accessible to diverse audiences.
Harnessing the therapeutic potential of art, she creates spaces for community expression and personal transformation through site-specific installations.
Alina has created installations in collaboration with Google, Pinterest, and the UHN Foundation, and is a participant of Toronto Design Week.
A visionary designer with a sculptor's eye and an engineer's mind, Yury Goncharov transforms abstract ideas into functional objects, sculptural pieces, and immersive installations that bridge imagination with real-world form.
With over 20 years of experience in industrial design, Yury has developed a personal design language that blends contemporary and timeless aesthetics. His work feels both cutting-edge and nostalgic, guided by precision, emotion, and a deep sense of material storytelling.
Working across wood, epoxy, metal, Styrofoam, and advanced composites, Yury merges traditional craftsmanship with digital fabrication, shaping a multidisciplinary practice at the intersection of art, design, and technology. Today, he creates collectible furniture, large-scale sculptures, and experiential installations that evoke memory, curiosity, and imagination.