Contemporary watercolor painting.
"Small lives - big goals"
Picture from the series "From Ukraine with love". Occupied Kherson is waiting for liberation. We are cut off from Ukraine, from the world, from relatives and friends who are fleeing from the invasion of "darkness", "destruction", "devastation". Creativity also helps to find meaning and not give up. With thoughts of our persistent guys from the armed forces of Ukraine, I start my small victories in order not to give up, every day in the occupation.
My Venus is made in gray, camouflage shades against the background of a ruined city. The female image is complemented by abandoned dolls that convey horror and pain for the dead children. A modest, vulnerable female nature, a mother is vulnerable, she needs to be protected, preserved, she needs care.
Watercolors can create unique combinations of painting styles. She can be dry in classic looks; spread with shades, play with spots like in impressionism, be strict graphic and decorative. I love watercolor for its elusiveness, danger, unpredictability. I find these traits in the female image as well. The painting combines elements of graphics and wet watercolors.
Every day I fight for freedom, for knowledge, for the opportunity to realize myself. This is difficult to do in peacetime, and when volleys of weapons and explosions rumble, people die, families are divided, the earth is on fire - it is very difficult to be aware. Continue to create when bursting with anger and hatred for the invaders, occupiers and your future is in darkness. At such times, the artificial and alien falls off, I was left with myself. I don’t know how long I can live, but my goals and aspirations serve as a beacon for me to continue to work, to develop.
