Exhibition of Ukrainian Artist Olena Mosiyevych Opens in Chicago

On February 7, the Ukrainian National Museum of Chicago opened the exhibition Between Roots and Horizon by Ukrainian artist Olena Mosiyevych. In her works, the artist explores the connection between the Ukrainian cultural heritage and the new reality of life in the United States, rethinking the themes of loss, memory, and rebirth.

This was reported by Ukrainian National Museum.

The central image of the exhibition is the tree, a symbol of resilience, renewal, and intergenerational unity. Mosiyevych’s works combine traditional Ukrainian motifs with modern techniques to create a unique visual language. The artist uses layers of color, a delicate lace of lines, and gold accents to convey the intimate connection between man and nature. In her work, the destruction of Ukrainian landscapes by war is intertwined with environmental challenges in the United States, such as industrial pollution and climate change.

Born in Volyn, Ukraine, Olena Mosiyevych received her PhD from the Kyiv-Mohyla Academy and studied art in London and Lviv. Due to the Russian invasion, she was forced to leave Ukraine and move to the United States. Her works have been exhibited in leading galleries in Ukraine, Europe, Japan, and the United States, including the Tokyo Metropolitan Museum, the Museum of Ukrainian Painting, and the Princeton University Library. Some of her works exhibited in Ukraine were lost during the war.

In addition to art, Olena actively supports Ukraine by donating her paintings to charity auctions in support of the armed forces and funding scholarships for children of fallen soldiers.

Author: Danylo Pievchev, Vilni Media