RECYCLED Venoks

Venok means Wreath in russian

In Slavic culture, the wreath was widely present in pagan cults and served as a protective amulet. Evolving with the time, the wreath is still carrying a strong symbolic power and
remains the most recognizable object of the Ukrainian culture.
Using traditional technics of wreath making, I recycle ancient Ukrainian symbols and associate them with contemporary objects. This combination offers an innovative image of national identity and reflects the current cultural state in the era of globalization. art

Golrd Tree Venok

A Soviet scarf with Ukrainian folk ornaments,
tree branches painted in gold, 10,20 and 25
Ukrainian and European coins, original badges of Lenin and Soviet pioneers, Orthodox wooden crosses
75x75 cm

Donbas Venok

Metal kebab skewers, a decorative panel, artificial flowers, ears of wheat, an industrial coal and crystals from Donetsk,
a ribbon of St. George, bomb shards collected in Donetsk
110x110 cm

Kalina Venok

A handcrafted Rushnyk, artificial Kalina berries, an original Soviet military badge, Chanel badges, artificial poppy flowers, an Orthodox wooden cross, ribbons
200x160 cm

Ukraine Venok

A barbed wire, European Union flag , traditional multi-colored ribbons, artificial Kalina berries
110x110 cm

Red Venok

A soviet scarf with Russian folk ornament, artificial Kalina berries, Soviet "Lenin" badges, Russian candies " Petushok", artificial flowers, painted eggs, Soviet soldiers toys, "Like" signs, little ceramic angels, plastic beads, Russian candy wrappers
75x75 cm

Sickle Venok

A Soviet sickle, artificial flowers, metal nails, ears of wheat, the Pepsi commercial flag
70x100 cm

RECYCLED Venoks

Venok means Wreath in russian

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