Her Presence (Womanhood in Ukraine)

Opening Reception:
Wednesday, April 3 6 – 9 pm

This group exhibition offers a nuanced and critical exploration of the experience of Ukrainian women. Specifically, it focuses on the relationships between mothers, daughters, and sisters and the significant ways in which these have been affected during the invasion of Ukraine. The exhibition highlights the work of female photographers from Ukraine who explore different aspects of intimate familial relationships between women. Katya Lesiv finds strength and empowerment during the initial days of the invasion in her motherhood experience and this deep sense of presence becomes her main source of support during that unprecedented time. Anya Tsaruk reflects on the changing family roles that ensued upon her mother’s arrival in Berlin from the war-torn country. Her work will be accompanied by an audio component of her mother singing traditional Ukrainian lullabies. Katerina Motylova’s work investigates grief, highlighting the pivotal role her sister played as a source of solace when she lost her home and parents to the occupation. These artists delve into different stages of womanhood, creating works that contrast and complement one another.

Her Presence (Womanhood in Ukraine) emphasizes the transformative journey these women have undergone and how they have been empowered as a result.

Please note this exhibition is not wheelchair accessible.

This exhibition contains work that may not be suitable for some viewers.