Between the Walls has opened a new retail project in the center of Kyiv, PAPAYA Showroom. Opened in the heart of the city, a space that continues the philosophy of Between the Walls, where the interior is viewed as a living matter that engages in dialogue with the past and the present.
The central element of the showroom is a sculpture by artist Tamara Turlyun. Made of paper and metal wire, it has literally grown into space — as an object that not only exists but also influences movement, mood, and attention. In her work, Tamara explores the concept of care — through personal history, observing the women in her family, their strength, and love.
For me, this sculpture became a reflection on the place of care and love. The fact that the work can be ‘read’, for example, as a structure from the world of insects, is not a bad thing — it is just another arrangement in which there is home, love, and care, perhaps in a form different from our ideas,” — Tamara Turlyun shares.
Her work was created specifically for this space, taking into account its color, shape, scale, and movement scenarios. It changes the perception of the interior from decorative to deeply emotional.
“Our mission lies in creating conceptuality. We frequently collaborate with contemporary artists to introduce the final, defining element into an interior space. For us, it’s essential to elevate this conversation within Ukraine’s market.”
Viktoria Karieva, co-founder and head designer of Between the Walls, shares.
“Between the walls, art transforms a house into a home, a space into a story, and a room into a reflection of its owner’s soul. This is where true interior design transcends the material and touches the meaningful.”
The new PAPAYA showroom is an example of how an interior can be sensitive to history, yet relevant at the same time. It prioritizes not spectacle, but feelings: silence, respect, thoughtfulness. It is a space where architecture becomes a story — gentle, honest, and tactile.
About the artist:
Tamara Turlyun is an artist and curator, and co-founder of Depot 12_59, an independent art space on the Left Bank of Kyiv. Her practice spans graphics, painting, video, mosaic, and sculpture. She has participated in numerous residencies and exhibitions, including:
– “A Radically Different Society”, Ukrainian Institute of America, New York (2021)
– “?????? – nachhause – home”, Graz (2022)
– “State of Emergence”, Catinca Tabacaru, Bucharest (2022)
– “Big, Warm, Smelly”, The Naked Room, Kyiv (2022)
About Between The Walls
At Between the Walls, we succeed in combining elements that at first seem inconsistent. This is our strength and passion, which encourages us to create unique and transformational projects. We respect history and the past and love the present, so in our projects we try to give a second life to those elements that can be preserved.
Why us?
Contextuality is one of our key values, so we always pay attention to what is already in the room and what surrounds it.
Regardless of whether it is a home interior project or a business space, we integrate sophisticated architectural solutions and combinations to achieve exceptional results.
Based on a deep understanding of human behavior and environmental context, we create spaces that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing. Our passion for contemporary art drives us to infuse our projects with it, adding a distinctive elegance to each design.
At the heart of our success is our dedicated team, whose knowledge and passion drive every project forward. We have built a network of qualified contractors and applied an innovative management approach to guarantee effective and comprehensive execution of our clients’ visions. betweenthewalls.com.ua/about
