Perhaps it is time for the spotlight to move away from Russian art and instead move towards Ukrainian art. With this spotlight, we can show the world our true Ukrainian spirit.
Only a handful of artworks were selected for this auction, with each piece varying from the other. The collection includes drawings, paintings, sculptures and ceramics from Ukrainian artists, with each artist having previously participated in Sotheby's London auctions.
Since the start of the war, Ukrainian artists have been using their craft to process and express their emotions. Some of these pieces were created in the last year and are an authentic reflection of these artist's experiences.
Maria Prymachenko is one of Ukraine's most celebrated and famous artists. The headlining artwork of this auction is one of her paintings of Chulindra, a fantastical creature of pure spirit. Russian forces had burned down a museum in which dozens of her other works were held. As such, a part of the profits from this auction will go towards supporting the Maria Prymachenko museum.
