Sisterhood

Sisterhood lies at the heart of Ludmila Christeseva’s artistic practice.

For more than a decade, Christeseva has reclaimed discarded fashion prototypes from some of Sweden’s leading couturiers, including Lars Wallin and Fadi El Khoury, transforming them into installations, performances, and public artworks that explore women’s experiences, solidarity, and belonging.

The project is rooted in a personal family story. Growing up in Belarus during the 1940s, Christeseva’s mother shared a single dress with her four sisters, taking turns wearing it to school and community dances. In a time marked by war and scarcity, that dress became a symbol of dignity, beauty, and mutual support.

Decades later, the artist revisits this memory through art. Garments once destined to be discarded are given a second life, carrying new stories and new meanings. Through her art installations and mixed media paintings, Christeseva asks a powerful question:

Is sisterhood defined solely by blood ties, or can it also be found in the support, care, and solidarity shared between women across generations, cultures, and professions?

Presented at institutions including the Gallery Collection at the Diplomat Hotel, the Army Museum, the Nordic Museum, and the Bergman Center on Fårö, Sisterhood transforms fashion industry waste into a reflection on resilience, memory, sustainability, and the enduring bonds between women.

All paintings are executed in mixed media on canvas, 100 × 100 cm, and are available for purchase.
Each artwork includes a Certificate of Authenticity.
International shipping is available and professionally handled.
For pricing, availability, and acquisition inquiries, please contact Artten Gallery directly.