Ukrainian Bride: Armor by Valeria Radzievska
Painting, Oil on Canvas
61.0 cm (24.0 inch) x 50.8 cm (20.0 inch)
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The portrait of a Ukrainian bride is dated to the 1930s of the 20th century. When I saw this old photo, I was struck by the depth of her gaze, concentration and at the same time tenderness. I painted this portrait with oil paints on the background of Ukrainian embroidered ornament. In the previous painting, "Ukrainian Bride", this embroidery looks like roots, a gift from ancestors. In this painting, I depicted the embroidery over the girl's face - and the young Ukrainian woman became like a warrior woman who painted her face with protective signs. Moreover, the red and black on the girl's face resemble blood. And the third association: the embroidery in the painting symbolizes the force that has been dormant for centuries deep in the people's memory, and during the war rose up and became visible. This is her armor from the enemy. Roots, national heritage, Ukrainian identity in times of threat become a force that defends and protects. This is how all of us Ukrainians look now. This is a portrait of our souls in times of war. The paintings "Ukrainian Bride" and "Ukrainian Bride: Armor" form a thematic diptych.

VALERIA RADZIEVSKA
Cherkasy region, Kyiv region Ukraine
I paint the most perfect forms created by nature - the sea element, people, plants. Everything in which there is primal wildness, freedom, and therefore beauty. I love the play of the sun on human face, flower petals and water. I like to look for my ... More
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United Kingdom: £110
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Cherkasy region, Kyiv region, Ukraine
Artwork Details
Type: Painting
Medium: Oil
Support Type: Canvas
Artwork Height: 61.0 cm (24.0 inch)
Artwork Width: 50.8 cm (20.0 inch)
Depth: 2.0 cm (0.8 inch)
Weight: 3.0 lbs (1.4 kg)
Ready to Hang: Yes
Framed: No
Year Created: 2024
Signed: Yes
Signature Location: on the back
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