Art Shows at Collage
Art Show Opening: When There Is Peace on Earth - Saturday, March 7, 1-5 pm
This art show explores the fragile beauty of the world we seek to preserve, and features work by artists with a connection to Ukraine. The exhibition invites us to pause, to reflect, and to imagine a world in which peace is not only a question, but a shared human answer. At the opening, curator Nadiya Nikolaeva and some of the artists will be present to discuss the cultural background and themes of the works on display.
Dolores Garren painted this peaceful piece called “Beauty of the Earth”
Hennadii Polovyi: When There Is Peace on Earth, 1961 A philosophical composition uniting moral clarity with profound humanistic hope. The painting resonates both as a question and as an affirmation of harmony in the world.
Irene Stone Ornamental Beaded Bracelets Beadwork, handmade
Close-up of beaded bracelets by Irene Stone Gerdans. Inspired by ancient Ukrainian and European ornamentation, these pieces bridge tradition and contemporary artistic expression. Some patterns are traditional and are based on ceremonial necklaces symbolizing cultural continuity and feminine creative heritage, reinterpreted through meticulous craftsmanship.
Volodymyr Kutkin -Kyivan Rus, 1985. An evocation of historical memory and spiritual origins of the Ukrainian people. The work reflects on the legacy of the 9th Century Kievan Rus kingdom as a foundation of cultural identity and inner strength.
“Sunflower “ painting by H. Polevyi