The painting depicts one of the unique temple structures in Ukraine. The church from the village of Yazlivchik, Zolochivsky District, Lvov Region, built in 1936, has no name. The wooden structure on a high concrete base with a steep shingle roof is a unique example of the use of modernism in sacred architecture. A miniature hipped tower, rebuilt after destruction, with a wrought-iron cross is located above the square base of the entrance to the colourful building. The church, or ‘kostełik’ (small cathedral), has no analogues either in Ukraine or abroad. The temple has preserved its original wooden altar in the form of a portal with Corinthian columns, crowned with an image of the ‘All-Seeing Eye of God’ in a sunbeam. In 2013, the dilapidated and neglected temple was dismantled and moved to the Shevchenko Grove Museum of Folk Architecture and Life near Lvov. It was restored before being reassembled at the museum.
Kostełik (A small cathedral)
Kostełik (A small cathedral). Close-up
Kostełik (A small cathedral). Close-up
Kostełik (A small cathedral). Close-up. Signature of the artist
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TITLE: Kostełik (A small cathedral) YEAR: 2025 ARTWORK TYPE: Original Art/One of a kind DIMENSIONS: 40х50cm TECHNIQUES: Oil on acrylic underpainting RELATED THEMES: Landscape, History, Architecture SUPPORT OR SURFACE: Canvas on the canvas-stretcher FRAMING: No CATALOGUE N: Kovalska135
Gopak is the hallmark of traditional Ukrainian folk dance originating in Zaporizhia. It is a symbol of Ukrainian culture and choreography and is known throughout the world for its energy, dynamism and virtuoso jumps. The name of the dance comes from the exclamation ‘gop!’ during its performance. Its origins date back to the Cossack era, when it was performed as combat training, conveying a spirit of strength and courage. Traditional Ukrainian folk instruments are used to perform the gopak. These include the violin, pipe, and tambourine. These instruments create a fast, energetic accompaniment that matches the dynamic nature of the dance. The diptych ‘Gopak — Music and Dance’ is created in a modern interpretation and complemented by the femininity and lyricism of Ukrainian ornamentation, emphasising the importance of cultural heritage carried through the centuries.
Gopak — dance
Gopak — dance. Close-up
Gopak — dance. Close-up
Gopak — dance. Close-up
Gopak — dance. Close-up. Signature of the artist
Gopak — dance. Sidepiece. Close-up
Gopak — dance. Frame option
Gopak — music and dance. Diptych
Gopak — dance. Backside signed by the artist
The painting is a participant in the international art exhibition ‘Transformation of Feelings’ within the framework of the ‘Dialogue of Cultures’ project for Valentine’s Day. The exhibition was held from 13 February in Krakow (Poland)
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TITLE: Gopak — dance Right part of the diptych «Gopak — music and dance» YEAR: 2025 ARTWORK TYPE: Original Art/One of a kind DIMENSIONS: 50х70 cm TECHNIQUES: Acrylic RELATED THEMES: Ornament SUPPORT OR SURFACE: Canvas on the canvas-stretcher FRAMING: No CATALOGUE N: Kovalska141
Gopak is the hallmark of traditional Ukrainian folk dance originating in Zaporizhia. It is a symbol of Ukrainian culture and choreography and is known throughout the world for its energy, dynamism and virtuoso jumps. The name of the dance comes from the exclamation ‘gop!’ during its performance. Its origins date back to the Cossack era, when it was performed as combat training, conveying a spirit of strength and courage. Traditional Ukrainian folk instruments are used to perform the gopak. These include the violin, pipe, and tambourine. These instruments create a fast, energetic accompaniment that matches the dynamic nature of the dance. The diptych ‘Gopak — Music and Dance’ is created in a modern interpretation and complemented by the femininity and lyricism of Ukrainian ornamentation, emphasising the importance of cultural heritage carried through the centuries.
Gopak — music
Gopak — music. Close-up
Gopak — music. Close-up
Gopak — music. Close-up
Gopak — music. Close-up
Gopak — music. Close-up. Signature of the artist
Gopak — music. Sidepiece. Close-up
Gopak — music. Frame option
Gopak — music and dance. Diptych
Gopak — music. Backside signed by the artist
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TITLE: Gopak — music Left part of the diptych «Gopak — music and dance» YEAR: 2025 ARTWORK TYPE: Original Art/One of a kind DIMENSIONS: 50х70 cm TECHNIQUES: Acrylic RELATED THEMES: Ornament SUPPORT OR SURFACE: Canvas on the canvas-stretcher FRAMING: No CATALOGUE N: Kovalska140
The result of my participation in one of the master classes at the VI International Festival ‘ART Therapy. Healing and Resource,’ in which I took part. The master class was called: The palette of my inner world’s soul. The painting was created using a technique new to me, coffee painting, with the use of additional materials: red dry wine, grape juice, and saffron.
The palette of my inner world’s soul
The palette of my inner world’s soul (Close-up)
The palette of my inner world’s soul (mat)
The palette of my inner world’s soul (frame option)
TITLE: The palette of my inner world’s soul YEAR: 2025 ARTWORK TYPE: Original Art/One of a kind DIMENSIONS: A3 (29.7 cm x 42 cm) TECHNIQUES: coffee painting RELATED THEMES: Landscape painting SUPPORT OR SURFACE: Paper FRAMING: No CATALOGUE N: Kovalska139
Today, the international art exhibition ‘Art Without Borders’ opened at the Dovzhenko Cultural Centre in Lviv.
The world of art is an endless exploration of the surrounding world, its analysis and interpretation through visual experiments and profound self-expression. The art exhibition ‘Art Without Borders’ is an attempt to explore the boundaries of existence in the concept of modern Ukraine through self-expression via art – colour and form. The exhibition will run until mid-November. I invite everyone interested in contemporary Ukrainian painting to attend.
Art Without Borders
Art Without Borders
Diploma of participation in the international art exhibition ‘Art Without Borders’
The exhibition of winners of the XVI International Art Festival MALYU.UA, which is being held in the Central Park of Culture and Recreation in Kyiv (Volodymyrsky Uzviz, 2) near the Arch of Freedom of the Ukrainian People, is coming to an end in Kyiv. The exhibition features works by artists of all ages, from children to seniors, from Ukraine, Israel, Montenegro, the Czech Republic, Germany, and Poland. This is the 13th stage of the art marathon “Generation of War,” which is part of the large-scale International Art Festival MALYU.UA.WAR, the only cultural initiative in Ukraine that has been going on without interruption since the first week of the full-scale invasion. It is the only project in the world that uses art to analyze the change in consciousness of different generations during the long-term modern war. The exhibition in Kyiv is dedicated to Ukraine’s Independence Day and will run until October 1. The exhibition can be viewed outdoors 24/7 (except during curfew). If you haven’t had a chance to visit yet, hurry up. My painting «Destroyed house in Dnipro. Horror of the war» is featured in the exhibition.
Barcelona hosted the exhibition “Generation of War. The Fourth Year,” which featured about 200 works by artists of all generations from across Ukraine. The exhibition was presented at Virrei Amat Square as part of the 11th International Festival of Ukrainian Culture “Ucrania Fest,” which took place on September 9-15 in Spain. The exhibition featured a catalog of selected works from the Generation of War art marathon, which was presented to partners in Spain and also sent to the Consulate General of Ukraine in Barcelona. The exhibition in Barcelona is a project of the art marathon “Generation of War,” which collects artistic evidence of the war and shows it to the world, calling for support for Ukraine. The art marathon has been running since December 2023 and is planned to continue until the end of the war. The art marathon exhibitions are held continuously in the center of Kyiv near the Arch of Freedom of the Ukrainian People, and then presented in different countries. Through their creativity, Ukrainians show the world the most valuable quality of humanity: transforming pain and horror into beauty. Among the works of the art marathon are works by defenders of Ukraine and children of military personnel, young and adult artists who have been living under bombardment in their cities and villages for four years, internally displaced persons, and those who were forced to leave their homeland—each of them, in their own way, fights every day for victory over the aggressor and for peace in Ukraine. The art marathon is part of the MAЛЮЙ.UA.WAR International Art Festival, the only cultural initiative in Ukraine that has been running continuously since the first week of the full-scale invasion by the Russian Federation. It is the unique project in the world that uses art to analyze the change in consciousness of different generations during the current long-term war, conducted with the support of the Ministry of Culture and Strategic Communications of Ukraine, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, and the Kyiv city authorities.
Barcelona. The exhibition “Generation of War. The Fourth Year”
Barcelona. The exhibition “Generation of War. The Fourth Year”
Barcelona. The exhibition “Generation of War. The Fourth Year”
Barcelona. The exhibition “Generation of War. The Fourth Year”
Barcelona. The exhibition “Generation of War. The Fourth Year”
Barcelona. The exhibition “Generation of War. The Fourth Year”
Barcelona. The exhibition “Generation of War. The Fourth Year”
Barcelona. The exhibition “Generation of War. The Fourth Year”
Barcelona. The exhibition “Generation of War. The Fourth Year”
Barcelona. The exhibition “Generation of War. The Fourth Year”
My paintings are participating in the art exhibition ‘Inside the Colour,’ which is being held at the Central House of Artists in Kyiv. The grand opening took place on Saturday, 20 September. The exhibition is organised by the public organisation ‘Barvy Zhyttia’ (Colours of Life) and will run until 28 September. All are welcome to attend.
On 12 September, the grand opening of a new centre of Ukrainian culture and traditions and a favourite meeting and leisure place for Kyiv residents and guests of the capital took place — the cultural centre of the restaurant of the newest Ukrainian cuisine ‘Galushka-2’ in Kyiv in the shopping and entertainment centre ‘Respublika’ and the simultaneous opening of the art exhibition ‘Myths and Legends of Old and New Kyiv,’ which will last for two months.
Myths and Legends of Old and New Kyiv
At the opening of the exhibition ‘Myths and Legends of Old and New Kyiv’
At the opening of the exhibition ‘Myths and Legends of Old and New Kyiv’
At the opening of the exhibition ‘Myths and Legends of Old and New Kyiv’
At the opening of the exhibition ‘Myths and Legends of Old and New Kyiv’
The painting, which is the right-hand panel of the triptych ‘Freedom’, depicts Grand Prince Vladimir Sviatoslavich of Kiev, under whose rule the Christianisation of Rus took place. The theme that unites the paintings in this triptych is, first and foremost, the coat of arms of our state, the continuity of generations, the continuity of history, and the interconnection of important historical events. The trident depicted on Prince Vladimir’s shield has been a symbol of our country since ancient times. Even in the days of Kievan Rus, the definition of state power and the continuity of statehood traditions, symbolised by the trident, was of great importance. The history of the trident dates back to the time of the Rurikids, who used it literally everywhere: from money to bricks for building structures. But the trident appeared much earlier on the territory of modern Ukraine. Archaeological finds indicate that the Trypillians used the trident as a sign of elders as early as the 3rd-4th centuries BC. Many different hypotheses have been put forward as to what the Ukrainian coat of arms symbolises. None of them has been fully proven, so there is still no reliable and comprehensive interpretation. A fairly common opinion is that the trident symbolises Rarok, the messenger of heavenly justice, or a falcon flying down. In many cultures, this bird was of great importance, as it was the embodiment of victory over evil, a symbol of power, indestructible strength and valour. In ancient Slavic culture, the falcon also occupied a special place at the top of the world tree. Among the various interpretations, there are other associations, including that the Ukrainian trident is an ancient religious symbol, a tripod candlestick, an anchor, an ear of wheat, a crown, a bow and arrow, and a triune sacrifice for the victory of life over death. Some experts on Ukrainian culture believe that the coat of arms of Ukraine can be deciphered as the word ‘VOLYA’ (This ancient russian word has several meanings: will, liberty, freedom), the letters of which make up the modern trident. But whatever it symbolises, the trident symbolises above all the will of the people, the indestructibility of the country, and embodies the connection between generations. Today, the trident is the coat of arms of Ukraine and has long been a symbol of the indestructibility and struggle of Ukrainians for freedom.
Prince Volodymyr — godfather of Kievan Rus
Prince Volodymyr — godfather of Kievan Rus. Close-up
Prince Volodymyr — godfather of Kievan Rus. Sidepiece. Close-up
Prince Volodymyr — godfather of Kievan Rus. Close-up. Signature of the artist
Prince Volodymyr — godfather of Kievan Rus. Frame option
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TITLE: Prince Volodymyr — godfather of Kievan Rus Triptych “Freedom”. Right part YEAR: 2025 ARTWORK TYPE: Original Art/One of a kind DIMENSIONS: 60х80cm TECHNIQUES: Oil RELATED THEMES: Portrait, history SUPPORT OR SURFACE: Canvas on the canvas-stretcher FRAMING: No CATALOGUE N: Kovalska133r
Landscape
