Art inspired by the Russian invasion of Ukraine fills Rivne, a city in northwestern Ukraine within a three-hour drive from the Polish border—where an exhibition of 44 paintings by Ukrainian artists opened last year at The Euro Gallery.
“Every moment is precious. If I have a last opportunity to say something, I have to make it through art by telling the truth.”covers the side of a building along a busy pedestrian thoroughfare: Соборная 183. The painting, “The Beautiful Lady Won’t Endure It,” depicts a woman wearing a traditional Ukrainian costume holding a rifle. She appears brave and determined. The artist, Konstantin Kachanovsky, said the “beautiful lady” represents Ukraine itself.
“I couldn’t believe that this invasion actually happened. We talked about it for a couple of months before with my family and friends, but we didn’t believe that it could actually happen,” said graphic designer Olga Drobot. “Our main focus right now is to make sure that the children are safe and that they’re alive,” said Drobot.
Another one of Kachanovsky’s murals is located on the inside of a frequently visited mall by the local people of Rivne. Kachanovsky felt the urgency of the mural and finished in only three days.Through the mural, Kachanovsky aimed to represent the bravery of the Ukrainian people and the value of those who fight for the protection of his country.
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