13/05/2026
I am delighted to invite you to a special moment this spring: on May 30–31, I will return to Belgium — the land where my artistic journey first began — to present my work at the elegant Hotel DolcDolce La Hulpe Hotel Brussels part of the ParcParcours d'artistes 2026 à La Hulpe - 6ème éditione exhibition carries the title Uslada: Il Ritorno della Dolcezza.
This name, translated into English as Return of sweetness, creates a beautiful linguistic bridge: the Italian word dolce — sweet — resonates directly with the Russian uslada, which also carries the meaning of sweetness, delight, and deep pleasure.
Together, they evoke a soulful sweetness — at once tender and powerfully alive — that feeds the heart and awakens inner joy. Since I now live in the Italian-speaking Ticino region of Switzerland, this title feels like a natural bridge between my present life and my artistic roots in Belgium.
At the heart of the Dolce La Hulpe, nestled in the majestic Sonian Forest, my paintings will dialogue with sculptures and installations by fellow artists participating in the Parcours.
Together, they will create a space of beauty and reflection within this refined, verdant setting — a beautiful haven south of Brussels where nature and elegance gracefully meet, welcoming visitors from around the world.
For me, this hotel holds a particular resonance. Just as it opens the refined charm of La Hulpe to international guests, my own path began in Belgium when I moved from Brussels to this nearby region, drawn into closer contact with the surrounding nature.
Since those early beginnings, my art has unfolded toward broader horizons. This return to Belgium, and to the region where my artistic journey began, feels both intimate and expansive — a homecoming that carries the sweetness of memory and the promise of new encounters.
Because this exhibition will be presented for only two days, it is a rare opportunity to experience my work in person.
Please feel free to share this invitation (or this link to the exhibition announcement on my website) with friends, art lovers, or anyone who might appreciate a moment of beauty and soulful discovery during my short visit to Belgium.
Uslada: Il ritorno della dolcezza
Date: 30-31 May, 2026
Time: 11.00-18.00
Address: Hotel Dolce La Hulpe, Chaussée de Bruxelles 135, 1310 La Hulpe
RSVP: [email protected]