Artists' stories

The Visual Language of the War: Andriy Dankovych

The Visual Language of the War: Andriy Dankovych

Before the invasion, Andriy Dankovych illustrated books and comics. When war broke out on February 24, he was in Lviv, shocked by the unfolding chaos. Since then, he has used...

The Visual Language of the War: Andriy Dankovych

Before the invasion, Andriy Dankovych illustrated books and comics. When war broke out on February 24, he was in Lviv, shocked by the unfolding chaos. Since then, he has used...

The Visual Language of the War: Mykhailo Skop

The Visual Language of the War: Mykhailo Skop

In this insightful interview, Mykhailo Skop discusses the profound impact of the full-scale war on his creative process. Initially, his art served as a form of therapy and a means...

The Visual Language of the War: Mykhailo Skop

In this insightful interview, Mykhailo Skop discusses the profound impact of the full-scale war on his creative process. Initially, his art served as a form of therapy and a means...

The Visual Language of the War: Olga Smirnova

The Visual Language of the War: Olga Smirnova

In the wake of the full-scale invasion, Ukrainian illustrator Olga Smirnova channeled her creativity into collages and illustrations, using art as a therapeutic tool and a means of support. Her...

The Visual Language of the War: Olga Smirnova

In the wake of the full-scale invasion, Ukrainian illustrator Olga Smirnova channeled her creativity into collages and illustrations, using art as a therapeutic tool and a means of support. Her...

The Visual Language of the War: Valentyna Romanova

The Visual Language of the War: Valentyna Romanova

In a poignant interview, illustrator Valentyna Romanova shares her experiences navigating creativity amid the chaos of war. Reflecting on her journey from Kyiv during the early days of the invasion...

The Visual Language of the War: Valentyna Romanova

In a poignant interview, illustrator Valentyna Romanova shares her experiences navigating creativity amid the chaos of war. Reflecting on her journey from Kyiv during the early days of the invasion...

The Visual Language of the War: Sashko Danylenko

The Visual Language of the War: Sashko Danylenko

Sashko Danylenko discusses how the invasion reshaped his art, turning intense emotions into impactful illustrations. He uses digital media to counter propaganda and now donates a portion of his store’s...

The Visual Language of the War: Sashko Danylenko

Sashko Danylenko discusses how the invasion reshaped his art, turning intense emotions into impactful illustrations. He uses digital media to counter propaganda and now donates a portion of his store’s...

The Visual Language of the War: Daryna Klochko

The Visual Language of the War: Daryna Klochko

This interview delves into the personal and professional experiences of a freelance designer and illustrator amid a full-scale invasion. Initially skeptical about the power of art in wartime, the artist...

The Visual Language of the War: Daryna Klochko

This interview delves into the personal and professional experiences of a freelance designer and illustrator amid a full-scale invasion. Initially skeptical about the power of art in wartime, the artist...