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"How a single sketch turned into a dream project" by Sergey Safonov



What if there's another one near Moscow—a celestial one, built by birds?
Sergey Safonov shares with folks the story of the "Moscow Birds" project: how a 2016 sketch turned into a ten-year journey—from the first sketches to a gallery installation! (Remember to turn on the Auto Translation to English)



00:07 Introduction
01:04 Origin of the Idea and Concept
03:11 Selection of Materials
06:56 First Exhibitions
09:09 Peresvetov Lane
12:08 Summary of Ideas

"I talk about the search for a material that serves the idea. Why wood became an image of memory, and glass—light and water. About years of study, doubt, and meditative work. A story for those who love stories about creative paths or are working on their own projects.". (@sergeysafonov)



TOYSREVIL: Do you plan to do more videos? And what's your plan (as a creator) moving forward in 2026?

SERGEY SAFONOV: Yes, I plan to keep on creating this small video essays for both, my own projects and inspiration behind them and general toy topics plus short reviews of pieces from my collection. I posted some already on my YouTube channel.

Plans for 2026 is quite simple - last year my character Gooma celebrated his 20th birthday, I want to reissue the figurines and my daily character project @tinyblackflag just turned 1000 issues and I want to make toys out of those.





Sergey was instrumental in introducing me to the existence of independant art toy-scene in Russia (Group Shows at STIKOVKA, 2010's LUNOHOD-1 Expo), and I truly look forward to seeing more from him and his POV on his channel....!

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