Item Summary

The description provided by the artist: "The allegorical statue of liberty, holding a rifle on her shoulder, emphasizes the importance of safeguarding and defending freedom. The burning torch in her hand symbolizes the light of knowledge and enlightenment, while the MacBook reflects the impact of modern information technology on freedom and access to information. The work conveys the idea that achieving freedom and equality requires efforts and struggles, both in the realm of information and in the context of military aspects. It encourages viewers to contemplate the significance of these values in their own lives and in the world as a whole. "All lives matter," as stated in the book, but freedom and equality must be earned and defended!" The technique used: Canvas, stencil, MTN aerosol paint, liquid Black/White marker.

Descriptive Information

Title
The Statue of Liberty
Sort Title
statue of liberty
Creator of work
Кутафин, Юрий (Novan)
Contributor
Kutafin, I͡Uriĭ (Novan)
Language
English
Date Created
2018
Format
Paintings
Rights Statement
In Copyright

Discovery Information

Subject
Arts and culture
Arts
Arts--Political aspects
Politics and government
War
Science and Technology
Information technology
Geographic Subject
Ukraine
Geographic Origin
Ukraine

Physical Characteristics

Height
110
Width
60
Page Count
1
File Count
1

Institutional Information

Collection
Ukrainian Art in Times of War: 2014-
Box number
Digital Box 01
Folder number
Kutafin_4
Barcode
000000000000000000
IIIF Manifest URL

https://figgy.princeton.edu/concern/ephemera_folders/a13e3cd9-e726-4150-b6e1-8ec09f3ce027/manifest