The realities of life during the war. The picture reflects pain, fear, anger at the aggressor and the situation. What is the alma mater to blame for? The educational institution is not a military facility. The monument to T.H. Shevchenko in Borodyanka, shot by the occupiers, immediately comes to mind. It looks like a war of symbols, substitution of concepts, extermination of civilians, encroachment on the cultural heritage and education of future generations.
The picture is a symbol of invincibility, it emphasizes the strength of spirit and willpower. Here all feelings turn into peace, because there will be light after darkness. A look out the window, at the University…
The impetus for creating the work was the arrivals in Kyiv on October 10, 2022, stock photos and videos from the Internet that covered this event.

The painting was featured in an exhibition as part of the All-Ukrainian cultural and artistic project ‘X All-Ukrainian Triennial of Painting,’ which took place in Kyiv in the exhibition halls of the Central House of Artists of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine from 19 June to 6 July 2025.

The painting is the participant of All-Ukrainian painting exhibition ’Unbreakable and Independent’. The exhibition was located in the House of Warrior, Lviv.

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TITLE: A big pain. After the air raid
COLLECTION: War in Ukraine
YEAR: 2022
ARTWORK TYPE: Original Art/One of a kind
DIMENSIONS: 50х70cm
TECHNIQUES: Acrylic
RELATED THEMES: Portrait; City landscape, War
SUPPORT OR SURFACE: Canvas
FRAMING: No
CATALOGUE N: Kovalska049