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Kat Shevchenko Art
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For the one year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, I wanted to illuminate Ukraine’s perseverance and spirit by creating a composite of a historical figure of St. Olga, Ukraine’s first woman leader and the mythological creature from Slavic folklore known as the sirin, a bird that possesses a woman’s head.While St. Olga was a controversial figure, I couldn't help but empathize the depths that a woman could go through to avenge her wounded heart. Her story of vengeance against an opposing tribe that murdered her husband was by all accounts incendiary.

The sirin, commonly viewed as a destructive figure calling one to their destruction, in my research I have found tellings where the sirin’s song is said to have the power to stop wars.Here is a visual alchemy of recasting these polarizing figures in recreating an archetype that is an embodiment of hope, healing and determination to recover from loss and rebuild anew.

Though wounded, she is still able to keep soaring, the drops of blood a somber reminder of the human toll of this devastating conflict.

100% of proceeds of all print sales go to Ukrainian humanitarian relief efforts.

Thank you for your support!

8.5" x 11" Fine Art Print on high quality Moab Matte Photo Paper with Chrome+ inks guaranteed to last a lifetime with proper care

5" x 7" on Pacific Fine Art Paper

Packed in archival cello sleeve with backing board and packed with care
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