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The Butterfly

2023

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The description provided by the artist: "Destroyed houses serve as a metaphor for catastrophe and decline. Combined with a child's drawing of a one-day butterfly, it can signify hope and the potential for renewal in the darkest moments of human history. The childlike innocence and tenderness represented by the butterfly can become a symbol of humanity's ability to find beauty and hope even in the most challenging circumstances."
Acrylic paint, (OSB) Oriented Strand Board.
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Part of Ukrainian Art in Times of War: 2014-
Discover the art of resilience from modern Ukraine, featuring creative works that capture both the unflinching horror of invasion and the enduring beauty of the human spirit.
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Creator of work
Erlikh, Dmytro
Language
English
Geographic Origin
Ukraine
Geographic Subject
Ukraine
Subject
Arts and culture
Artists
Arts
Politics and government
War
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