‘Tea time’ transforms the act of drinking tea into an erotic and sensual activity. This bright red and golden vase is full of sexual imagery, both hidden and explicit. As part of the ‘Wives of War’ project, this piece takes on a more bittersweet meaning. Murashkina depicts the thoughts of women who have fled the war and are consumed by a feeling of nostalgia for better times. The tea acts a symbol of sweeter days. This piece illustrates the urge for a sense of freedom, to once again smell the flowers in your garden and to have a loved one nearby.