Mariupol, 12x9in, soft pastel, framed, 2022

Mariupol is a part of a "Ukrainian" Collection. The series was created to bring awareness to Russian-Ukrainian war and to fundraise for humanitarian effort to help refugees and survivors of the russian aggression. All the proceeds are donated to World Central Kitchen or United 24. 

Portraits are reflecting the great strength women in Ukrainian army. Each piece is named after a city in Ukraine and includes flowers that are traditional to that region. All pieces are created using soft pastel to represent fragility of a peaceful life and freedom.