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Ukrainian art in Everett showcases grief, hope in war-torn nation
EVERETT — Viktoria Nikitiuk couldn’t figure out how to transport a piece of artwork from the bombed Ukrainian capital of Kyiv to Everett.
As war rages on, Ukrainian airspace is still closed to commercial air traffic, so mailing large packages is difficult. But Nikitiuk found a volunteer who agreed to deconstruct the wood-and-glass piece to fit in a suitcase, drive it out of Ukraine and fly it to Seattle.
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The artwork, entitled “Childhood” by Oleh Denysovetz, is part of Schack’s exhibit “For Ukraine: Art of Freedom” on display until Feb. 18. The exhibit features 22 Ukrainian artists and more than 100 pieces from around the world.
Art sales will fund neonatal incubators for Ukrainian maternity hospitals. The incubators provide infants a safe and controlled environment to continue developing their vital organs after being born prematurely. According to the BBC, stress-induced premature births now account for 50% of deliveries in war-torn Ukraine.
https://www.heraldnet.com/news/ukrainian-art-in-everett-showcases-grief-hope-in-war-torn-nation/
