Maria Prymachenko's House Ruined by russian Missiles

Medium: Acrylic and luminescent paints applied to the surface of a missile shell fragment.
Date and location of collecting debris: 2022, Ukraine, Kherson region
 
Artwork Details:
The shape of the fragment is similar to that of a fantastic fish from the works of the Ukrainian folk artist Maria Prymachenko, who worked in the genre of "Naive Art" and was admired by Pablo Picasso who called her "an artistic miracle". On 27 February 2022, soon after russia unleashed its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the historical and local history museum of this female artist, where the works were kept, was bombed and
burned down in the Kyiv region. Fortunately, some of the artworks were saved. Maria Prymachenko's works were exhibited in Warsaw, Sofia, Montreal, Prague, and in 1937 in Paris.
Immersed in a world of imagination, the artist gazes upon her Motherland, now shrouded in flames.
 
Artist: Tetyana Frey      
In Echoes of Conflict, artist Tetyana Frey transforms remnants of war into powerful works of art, painting directly onto fragments of missiles to create a moving tribute to resilience and renewal. Set against the harsh textures of destruction, her vibrant compositions explore the tension between violence and beauty, chaos and harmony. Some of the works draw inspiration from iconic Ukrainian artists such as Kazimir Malevich, Maria Prymachenko, Ivan Aivazovsky, and Arkhip Kuindzhi, echoing their styles while forging a deeply personal response to contemporary conflict. 
Each piece reflects the human stories behind the conflict in Ukraine - solidarity, hope, and survival - while challenging viewers to confront the realities of war. By reclaiming instruments of violence as artworks, Frey not only honours those affected by war but also reclaims the power of creation in the face of devastation, offering a stirring meditation on the enduring strength of the human spirit.
Each piece has been described by an artist herself and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, detailing the date, signature, and other unique attributes of the artwork.