Red Suns
Sunflowers, once vibrant yellow, have turned red. Their color no longer represents joy but reflects the pain that has gripped the land. Yet, even in this state, the flowers remain a symbol of hope, holding the potential for the earth's eventual healing and the return of their golden hue.

Echo of Struggle
This artwork reflects the ongoing war, leaving scars not only on the land but also in human consciousness. It speaks of echoes that never fade, of pain woven into space and memory.

Cry of the Earth
This painting portrays the silent agony of the earth suffering from the aftermath of war. The cry from the depths of the earth is not just a reflection of pain but a desperate plea to stop the destruction caused by the Russian invasion. The earth absorbs this pain, preserving the memory of those who will never return. Constant bombings and ecological disasters transform it into a battlefield where nature bears the scars of human conflict. This piece is the cry of nature, calling for an end to violence and the restoration of harmony.

Poisoned Paradise
Wheat, once a symbol of fertility and abundance, now bears the consequences of war. Toxic chemicals, mines, and explosions have turned fertile Ukrainian lands into a battlefield. What was paradise is now poisoned, with thousands of square kilometers of land still mined and contaminated by war's toxins.

Unyielding Flame
The painting reflects three years of war, where pain and resilience, terror and struggle, destruction and rebirth intertwine. The fire of war burns through cities and destinies, but it cannot destroy the spirit. Ukraine, withstanding blows that toppled empires, reaffirms its right to life every day. The flame of unity and resilience cannot be extinguished by darkness.

Dolphin’s Cry: Silent Ecocide
This painting is a visual representation of the ecological disaster in the Black Sea caused by Russian aggression. Military actions, such as explosions, the use of sonar, water pollution, mining, and oil spills from Russian vessels, have led to the mass death of dolphins . Survivors are often injured and disoriented, losing their ability to survive. Dolphins are key regulators of the marine ecosystem, maintaining its natural balance. Their mass death disrupts this balance, accelerating the degradation of the Black Sea.

The Last Witness
The work is based on the real story of a dog named Krym, who survived a missile strike that destroyed the house and took the lives of the entire family of a Ukrainian soldier: his wife, two children, and mother-in-law, while he was serving on the front lines. This piece draws attention to the suffering of animals during wartime. Krym suffered a concussion and lost his hearing but fought for his life for another month and a half before his heart stopped. His image symbolizes the losses among animals, who, like humans, become victims of war.

Stolen Future
The painting that reflects the tragic reality of children’s deaths caused by russian aggression. It is a memory of lives cut short, dreams, and a future that will never come to be. Beyond the pain, this painting is a silent testament to lost childhoods, a symbol of the irreparable loss for parents, loved ones, and all of us. It serves as a reminder of the horrors of war and the price we pay for peace. .

Extinguished Flames
This canvas is a tribute to those who have lost their loved ones. It conveys the pain of those whose lives have been forever changed by the horrors of war. Their eyes, filled with sorrow, reflect the souls that continue to exist after irreparable loss. Extinguished Flames is a reflection on how one can live after unimaginable loss and preserve humanity in a world that has been forever changed.

Language: Through the Centuries
This painting is a visual interpretation of the centuries-long struggle for Ukrainian identity. Since 1720, when Peter I banned Ukrainian-language printing, the language has faced systemic suppression as part of an imperial strategy to erase national consciousness. In the 19th century, this escalated through decrees banning Ukrainian in education, publishing, and public life. The 20th-century Soviet regime intensified these efforts — erasing the language from education, science, and culture, and repressing the intelligentsia, especially during the 1932–1933 Holodomor. Another wave of Russification followed in the 1960s. Since 2014, Russia’s war and occupation have brought continued bans, renaming, destruction of culture, and forced Russian-language dominance in parts of Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk, and Luhansk. Centuries of Russification and propaganda severed many Ukrainians from their native tongue. Yet Ukrainian endures. Every word is a declaration of dignity, memory, and the right to exist. Speaking Ukrainian is not only communication but also an act of resistance. Every word in our native language affirms our dignity, the preservation of historical memory for future generations, and the fight for the right to be ourselves.

Shield
This painting is dedicated to the Ukrainian defenders who stand as a shield every day for our independence and the right to be free. They defend Ukraine’s freedom, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, resisting an autocratic regime that blatantly violates international law and fundamental human rights. At the heart of the composition is the trident, a national symbol that encodes the word “VOLIA” (freedom) — a testament to the unbreakable Ukrainian desire for liberty. This work honors the heroism and indomitable spirit of those who hold the line today and those who stood their ground to the very end.

Hope
The sunflower is a symbol of resilience, renewal, and inner light. It is hope for peace, healing, and a brighter future. Hope for awareness, respect, and coexistence in harmony. This painting concludes the Red and Black series. It embodies the image of life emerging through darkness.