Mirra Markhaeva is a visual artist from the Republic of Buryatia,(located in southeast Siberia). Her multidisciplinary practice ranges across illustration, graphic design, mural painting and textile sculpture. The universe she evokes – which mixes sci-fi and futuristic fantasies and traditional figures and symbols – is populated mainly by female mythological creatures. To create her pieces, Mirra draws from childhood memories and experiences. Many aspects of buryat culture populate her visual imaginary. Whilst reflecting on her origins, Mirra, also questions how to deal with (im)material heritage which is today in danger. Recently she explored collaborative and discursive practices by inviting different audiences to gather around the topics of food, hospitality and knowledge transmission.