Artists share Hope for Ukraine
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Inna Pavlova grew up in the Ukraine, but is now in the USA using her art pictured above to raise funds for the needs of those who stayed behind to defend her homeland from Russia’s invasion. The funds go to support Volunteers https://volunteers-ua.org/ and Supplies https://armysos.com.ua/ .
Anna Shvartsur collected several artists’ work, pictured above. A calendar of Volunteers in Ukraine shipped by her uncle for the event. Watercolor paintings of a Crimea Castle and Sunflower – the national flower – by Larisa Heil of Los Angeles. The Dove – Ukranian National Symbol of Peace by deceased folk artist Maria Prymachenko courtesy of her legacy foundation. All shown were for sale at the boutique Nov 18, 2023 and will be at upcoming boutiques.
Marina Petrenko, originally from Ukraine, now lives in Brentwood East Bay with her husband. They display artwork and souvenirs representing Ukrainian culture and events, asking for donations to support local businesses, friends, families, and the volunteer army in Ukraine. The displayed art includes a t-shirt design with a political statement against Putin, a portrait of Marana, and traditional weaponry. Marana tried to join the American Army but couldn’t due to health issues. She expresses gratitude to American citizens for their support.
Anna and daughter Rada moved from Ukraine in the first months of the war. Anna still has her workshops in Ukraine and Turkey, and is very happy that she can continue her work. Her strongest passion is spiritual whirling. It brings peace and super-fine kind joy in my heart. You can find in her FinerJoys.Etsy.com shop whirling dresses that she has developed over many years of whirling. She also creates handmade candles from edible beeswax. Rada creates calendars and paintings inspired by the war in Ukraine. Her artwork expresses empathy and the pain experienced by Ukrainians. She is a Middle School Student.
The Polish Club of San Francisco in ongoing support of the Ukraine will continue to host their events. This November boutique was preceded by a full-house audience watching “Against All Odds” – the full documentary. by filmmaker Artem Litvinenko screened in collaboration with the “Organization of Ukrainian Producers.” The screening coordinated by Anna, Inna and Veronica Shoba.
Above is the trailer of the documentary.
The art will be displayed for sale again 12/09/2023 at the Ukrainian Christmas Boutique in Woodside 11-5 PM https://unwla.org/event/unwla-ukrainian-christmas-in-woodside-ca/ for details and at future https://www.facebook.com/polishclubsf sponsored Ukraine events.
Transcript of Inna’s interview.
Shirley, “I’m here with Inna Pavlova, and Inna has been doing this fundraising for the Ukraine and for this wonderful movie that we got to see about Ukraine. She also does artwork. Can you please explain what you do?”
Inna, “We organize fundraisers to support two organizations. One is volunteer movement that is focused on tactical medicine for civilians and Defenders. And another organization is Army SOS. I have some information here about them. They provide Technology support to our army which is very important in a modern war in 2023.”
“We try to support that organizations. We keep in touch with them: ask about their needs, their progress, what they think we should do, and how to support them. Those organizations are connected with our soldiers on the front line, so they know right away, all the needs of our army. We are very honored to support them. We are very honored to be here tonight, to speak with people, and to show the documentary, so they understand our situation better.”
Shirley, “I am so honored to meet you. All the good work that you are doing here with technology to help the Army to be on the Cutting Edge of technology and become very efficient to defend against the Russians.”
Inna, “That’s true uh Russia is a bigger country. They have more uh resources. Ukraine tries to use the resources it has more efficiently. We have less weapons, but use them more efficient, so that’s why we are kind of equal on a front line right now.”
Shirley, “Inna, you also do this beautiful artwork.”
Inna, “Thank you. This is just my hobby. As many people (with the beginning of the war) started to think, how they can be useful, and what they can do in order to support Ukraine, so I started to do the artwork, and sell it for donation, in order to support my country.
Shirley, “Your family is still back in the Ukraine?”
Inna, “Yes most of my family is still there. They live in different regions, and they could leave, but they didn’t want to. They decided to stay, and resist, and be together with all Ukrainian people in this hard times.”
Shirley, “Well, thank your family, and I thank you for uh being so courageous in coming to this country, then inspiring people to have donations to help the Ukrainians.”
“How can people find out more about: where you’re going to have the next film (the next place)? What is your website?”Inna, “Well the best place is Facebook, because when you go to events, there you will see many Ukrainian events. Currently this is the best place, maybe Eventbrite as well.”
Shirley, “What would be the name under Facebook?”
Imma, “Polish Club of San Francisco and Ukrainian events in San Francisco., Ukrainians in East Bay, Ukrainians of Sacramento, so like it starts with Ukrainians, and then you just name the city, and every city will have a community that organizing something.
Shirley, “Thank you so much Inna.”
Inna, “Thanks.”