In Ukrainian mythology, Ordan is a patron of underground waters.
His celebration took place on the 12th day after Christmas, on January 6. People cut holes in the ice on the river to help the living water emerge from the depths of the earth.
Just as our ancestors believed that after the darkness of winter, the spring light would come, so do I believe in the light of Victory.
This art work invites us to contemplate the origins of familiar rituals and celebrations.
The sense of struggle depicted on the canvas creates a platform for reflection on the origin, essence, and preservation of these traditions in the modern world.
