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Stone

Stone

15х15

acrylic on canvas

2024


$50

I came across this stone near my house. It was standing at a distance and I didn't notice it right away. Only a few days later. The stone was big and warmed by the sun, and in some places, it was overgrown with moss. The stone was not like other stones because it had an ear.
The stone was listening and hearing. It heard the river flowing not far from the house. It heard the lilies of the valley blooming. It heard cats walking along the paths. He heard the people of the city. It heard me waking up in the morning and starting the day.
The stone listened and witnessed. It has always been here and always will be. The stone taught me to just be here. The stone absorbed my anxiety and restlessness, my fear of going back home to the war. In return, the stone gave me its warmth, resilience and strength.

Exhibition history:


  • 1 November - 1 December 2024 - MiniArt, All-Ukrainian exhibition of painting and sculpture in miniature, Art Salon Veles, Lviv
  • 21 – 26 May 2024 – Dream of a sleep, Galleria Gjutars, Vantaa, Finland
  • 1 – 31 May 2024 – AiR Gjutars Residency, Vantaa, Finland, Culture Moves Europe
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