Anna Moskalets
Renaissance, 2023
Oil on canvas
110 × 110 cm
Unique
Lysenko Gallery
“Renaissance” explores the cultural heritage shared amongst Ukrainian women. This piece is painted using shades of grey, with Moskalets using careful brushstrokes to create the textures and folds of the...
“Renaissance” explores the cultural heritage shared amongst Ukrainian women. This piece is painted using shades of grey, with Moskalets using careful brushstrokes to create the textures and folds of the scarf. A commonly used item of clothing in Ukraine, the headscarf represents Ukrainian identity and femininity throughout Moskalets’ pieces. The headscarf is a symbolic connection to cultural traditions in a modern context. By hiding her face, she becomes a representation of women across Ukraine.