A piece dedicated to the severed yet reclaimed bond with Ukrainian traditions, their intricate symbolism, and authentic culture. During the Soviet occupation, Ukraine’s identity was ruthlessly suppressed—genuine meanings were stripped away and replaced by hollow, kitsch imitations in an attempt to erase a distinct national soul.
Every color and every ornament here speaks of a time when embroidery was not merely decorative, but a profound ancestral code. “Forgotten Connection” gives a voice back to the ancient meanings that were systematically silenced for decades, reconnecting us with the true roots and power of Ukrainian symbolism.
Year 2022
Techniques: author’s technique: Rhizome rootwork, hand embroidery, hand-dying , bobbin lace and hand weaving
Materials: roots, natural hand-dyed linen and cotton threads, linen
