Item Summary

The description provided by the artist: "This painting is an allegory of the impact of human beings on nature and the ecosystem. It serves as a reminder of the destruction of natural environments and the threat to wildlife. The tree rings, symbolizing the cycles of life and death in nature, indicate the perpetual renewal and rebirth in the natural world, while the severed legs symbolize the loss of life and the disruption of this cycle. The painting is a critique of human activities that often lead to environmental degradation and the endangerment of certain animal species. It cries out for the importance of preserving and respecting nature and is intended to inspire reflection on our responsibility to Mother Nature." The technique used: Canvas, stencil, MTN aerosol paint, liquid Black/White marker.

Descriptive Information

Title
Alpha and Omega
Sort Title
alpha and omega
Creator of work
Кутафин, Юрий (Novan)
Contributor
Kutafin, I͡Uriĭ (Novan)
Language
English
Date Created
2019
Format
Paintings
Rights Statement
In Copyright

Discovery Information

Subject
Arts and culture
Arts
Arts--Political aspects
Environment and ecology
Environment
Environmental protection
Politics and government
War
Geographic Subject
Ukraine
Geographic Origin
Ukraine

Physical Characteristics

Height
60
Width
80
Page Count
1
File Count
1

Institutional Information

Collection
Ukrainian Art in Times of War: 2014-
Princeton Slavic Collections
Box number
Digital Box 01
Folder number
Kutafin_8
Barcode
000000000000000000
IIIF Manifest URL

https://figgy.princeton.edu/concern/ephemera_folders/349746e4-19d0-4e08-9898-eeebd73541c2/manifest