The project “Chronicles of the Free. Ukraine” project was born out of a keen desire to graphically document the facts of the strength and courage of our people. History shows that the will of Ukrainians cannot be broken by centuries of oppression and persecution. The nation’s code is an irresistible force that helps us to remain true Ukrainians, to love our native land above all else, to honor our history and culture.
We are strong in spirit, always strong, because we are Ukrainians, because we defend our dignity, independence, and sovereignty. My project is a story about each of us, about the unbearable pain when you want to shout to the whole world: “Stop the war!”. These are not just pictures; behind every stroke there is a real dramatic story that tells of murder, death, loss of family, friends, and homes…
What is freedom for you? And what is freedom for every Ukrainian? It doesn’t matter if you are in Ukraine or if you are forced to flee from the war to distant lands, you still want to return home.
Only in your native land do you want to live, raise children, work, create, and build the future. The future of a strong nation. The strength is Ukraine and its people.
The thematic focus of my works is on simple things that are the basis of everyday life and, at the same time, are an integral part of a complex existence… Experimentation is important to me. A unique combination of styles and techniques, a search for something new and extraordinary.
Maryna Kunaeva, artist, author of the project
The exhibition is organized with the support of the French-Ukrainian NGO International Center SMART-WTO, Khmelnytskyi region.
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Maryna Kunaieva was born on October 08, 1983 in Slavuta, Khmelnytskyi region.
She studied at: Slavuta School of Arts; Kyiv Educational Business Center “Anastasia” (interior and furniture design, landscapes); Kyiv College of Light Industry
(Diploma of Artist-Designer); Kyiv National University of Technology and Design (Management of Light Industry).
Since 2017, he has participated in art exhibitions, including:
– LAREDO Gallery, Casablanca 2021.
– Art Fair Salon-Automne, Paris 2020.
– Collective exhibition Hôtel Le Lido Talasso, Casablanca 2019.
– Zervas Art Fair conference, Casablanca 2019.
– ART FAIR International Hotel Sofitel, International Art Fair, Agadir 2018.
– Collective exhibition Théâtre Royal, Marrakech 2018.
– Project “Music”, Atlantic Palace Exhibition Hall, Agadir 2017.
– Private exhibition at the Berrada exhibition hall, Marrakech 2017.
