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Natalia Millman

Natalia Millman is a British-Ukrainian artist working with different media, including painting,
installation, sculpture, photography, and video. She researches the philosophy of loss, aging, human
nature connection, the role of memories, and the energy of resilient grieving. Her practice is intuitive
and incorporates organic and non-organic matter and found objects. The process includes scraping
off, reducing, layering, burning, and mending as metaphors for the human condition.
Between 2020 and 2022, she was a member of Studio Fridays, a mentoring platform for emerging
artists, and now works in her studio in Hertfordshire, where she engages in community projects such
as Grief Letter and The Nature of Memories. She also runs creative workshops for people living with
dementia.
In October 2021, Millman held her solo show VANISHING POINT in the Crypt Gallery, London. The
exhibition grew from a personal experience of loss and explored the aging mind and body, as well as
the stigma of dementia. Millman is the Ambassador of Arts4Dementia, a leading UK charity
promoting creativity, and runs monthly workshops in collaboration with Herts Independent Living
for people living with dementia.
She regularly exhibits in group and solo exhibitions, including the Wells Art Contemporary and the
Affordable Art Fair, and in exhibitions that raise awareness about dementia and grief. In 2024, she
became one of the artists in residence at Collective Gallery Art in St Albans, where she works with
other artists on the gallery programme, community events, and curates exhibitions. She continues to
submit interviews and blog posts to creative and wellbeing organizations and publications.
Millman is currently working on a project, “Letters to Forever,” supported by Arts Council England,
which is launching in August 2025 in St Albans, Hertfordshire. This holistic project includes a visual
exhibition (displaying grief letters that have been collected since 2021) and her creative response to
them through drawing, video, sound, and performance. This will be accompanied by holistic
workshops promoting collective grief support.

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Save the date: 6-28 August 2025 for my solo exhibition “Letters to Forever”, St Peter’s Church, St Albans.

“Letters to Forever”, a three-week immersive art exhibition, turning over 200 deeply personal letters into visual art installation, sound, scent, video pieces, and performance. Developed and led by the artist Natalia Millman, this project is a profound exploration of loss, love, and the resilience of the human spirit.

Supported by Arts Council England and presented in partnership with Cruse Bereavement Support, “Letters to Forever” invites you into a transformative journey of collective storytelling, healing, and creativity.

At the heart of the exhibition is the power of personal stories – letters written by individuals navigating grief – brought to life through visual form. Alongside the installation, interactive workshops offer visitors hands-on ways to process their emotions and connect with others through creativity.

Why You Should Experience this Exhibition

  • A Powerful Vision
    This is not just a visual exhibition; it’s an invitation to reshape how we view grief, a space to reflect, meditate and be curious. By merging art and community, the project redefines loss as an experience of connection and growth.

  • A Multisensory Installation
    Featuring over 200 personal letters transformed into visceral drawings, sound and video pieces, the exhibition showcases everything from meditative soundscapes to sensory sculptures and live events that will leave audiences moved and inspired.

  • A Safe Space for Vulnerability
    Held in the historic St Peter’s Church, a place of reflection and solace, the exhibition provides a non-judgmental environment for visitors to explore grief and healing.

  • Workshops to Heal and Connect
    Five interactive workshops, led by local practitioners, will empower participants to express their emotions and learn tools for resilient healing. Activities will include: mindful clay, yoga for grief, grief circle with breathwork, journaling and art. Two workshops are focused on the Ukrainian community and companions of people living with dementia: the sessions reflect a commitment to inclusivity and care. To enquire, how to participate in the events and workshops, please contact the artist. Suggested donation £5. Raised funds will be donated to Cruse.

  • A Call to Empathy

    By amplifying the stories of grief, “Letters to Forever” cultivates a profound sense of communal understanding while breaking down the stigma surrounding loss.

 
What The Arts Council England is Saying

Hazel Edwards, South East Area Director at Arts Council England, describes the project:

“Letters to Forever’ is a remarkable demonstration of how art can touch our most profound emotions, creating empathy and connection. This project isn’t just about grief; it’s about the beauty of the human experience.”

 
Public Launch – 7/08 6-8.30PM

Join the artist in conversation with Cruse Bereavement Support moderated by Kate Ray, Founder, The Art of Grieving. Followed by drinks and music by Tristan Seume and the performance by Marian Obando.

Live Performance – 28/08, 7PM
A collaboration with artist Casey Francis, blending sound, video, and live readings.

Interactive Workshops:

  • 16/08 – Yoga for Healing Grief with Sarah Bonner, gentle movement, breath, and mindfulness to release grief and restore balance.

  • 17/08 – Loss, Change and Belonging,  a workshop for Ukrainian community explores grief and loss through everyday transitions, letting go, and adaptation to new settings.

  • 19/08 – Mindful Clay with Sarah Core, ( St Albans Museum & Gallery), offers a hands-on, therapeutic space to process emotions, find calm, and explore healing through the meditative practice of working with clay.

  • 20/08 – Empowered Caregivers: Support & Tools for companions of people with dementia with Natalia Millman and Memory Support Hertfordshire , provides practical guidance, emotional support, and coping strategies to help caregivers navigate the challenges of dementia with resilience and compassion.

  • 24/08 – Holding Space: A Grief Circle with Nicola Duffell, offers a supportive gathering for healing through ritual, journaling, breathwork, sharing, and relaxation.

Exhibition Opening Hours:

Monday – Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

The exhibition is wheelchair accessible, with audio descriptions and subtitles available for an inclusive experience.

estimonials:

“My friend sent me the link about your project because she and I had been writing in a book we entitled our “grief book” for some time. I realized that we don’t often share what we hold in our deepest selves out loud and the book was a freeing way to share, without the same shame and burden; or at least in a different way. Possibly a less vulnerable way. My grief is multi-layered and writing for your project helped me see that more clearly. “ G

 “My memories of my friend, Jay, are so distinct so it was with huge sadness that I found out by chance that he had actually died nearly half a year previous, without me knowing. This was both a time of anger at mutual friends, who had not bothered to tell me (since I was an ocean away) as well as myself for not keeping in touch over the past couple of years. Writing my Grief Letter gave me the opportunity to reconcile myself to the situation and assess our long friendship with humour and love.” L

Insights: deep dive into the context exploring this project.

Natalia Millman tells Leslie Tate about her intuitive art & dealing with grief & family loss 19.3.25 by Radio Dacorum | Mixcloud

NATALIA MILLMAN, EXPLORING LOSS THROUGH ART – Leslie Tate

Out of Grief Comes Art – and More – Let’s Talk About Loss

Creativity, Grief, and Healing: The Role of Art and Writing in Navigating Loss – Creativity and Wellbeing Week

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