Reflections on memory

The photographs of this series “Reflections on memory” are made of flowers, everyday objects and elements of nature. As a special fragment in each of the photos, I use samples of national embroidered patterns. Combining everyday, aesthetic and national objects, I reflect on how we, Ukrainians, managed not to lose our identity during the totalitarian Soviet regime. Moreover, we have not only preserved it, but are reviving it in the modern independent Ukraine.
Now, despite Russian aggression, interest in our native, national identity is growing among Ukrainians. We are discovering new names in literature, music, art and public life. We are exploring those pages of our history, which were carefully erased and rewritten in the past. As a nation, we are consolidating and continuing to create our identity, relying on experience.
The series is full of symbolism. It includes 8 photographs: