Sonya Atlantova, Oleksandr Klymenko, and Herman Klymenko present a poignant series of works created on salvaged materials from the Ukrainian-Russian war. This exhibition highlights how symbols of destruction are repurposed into sacred images to reflect the endurance of faith. Visitors can view the collection situated within the rotunda and staircase areas of the gallery.
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This exhibition features religious icons painted by Ukrainian artists onto fragments of ammunition boxes recovered from the frontlines of the Ukrainian-Russian war. By transforming symbols of combat into sacred images, the artists create a powerful statement of hope and resilience while raising support for medical aid.
Since 2015, Kyiv-based artists Sonya Atlantova, Oleksandr Klymenko, and Herman Klymenko have been using fragments of ammunition boxes from the frontlines of the Ukrainian-Russian war as canvases for traditional Christian icon painting. This poignant series of works seeks to transform symbols of death and destruction into symbols of hope and life, reflecting the endurance of faith in the face of conflict. The Victoria Art Gallery presents 20 of these unique icons in an exhibition located at the top of the staircase and the First Floor Rotunda. The project has toured various institutions worldwide, and all works displayed are available for sale, with all proceeds directly benefiting frontline medical aid in Ukraine.
The exhibition is free to enter at the Victoria Art Gallery. All featured artworks are available for purchase, with proceeds going toward frontline medical aid in Ukraine; visitors are encouraged to contact the provided organizer for purchasing details.
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