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THE ART OF LUDMYLA MESHKOVA In 1982 an art exhibit was unveiled at the UNESCO building in Paris. The artist was Ludmyla Meshkova from Kiev, whose work depicts large, decorative, pictorial canvases. Her medium is ceramic tile perfected by modern methods with which the artist creates her own unique expressions while continuing the traditions of Ukrainian folk art. UNESCO’s General Director com mented: “We are happy to be able to sponsor an exhibit of Ludmyla’s work, which testifies to her talent and high standard of technical expertise. The precision of the lines, the harmonious arrangement of colors, and the compositional variety are truly unique. Her work is per meated with a gentleness and tenderness that indicate deep understanding and great love of nature.” This note appeared in the exhibit’s guest book: “This is like a brick contributed by a Ukrainian woman toward the edifice of world culture...” The exhibit was a great success. Upon being awarded First Prize in an international contest, Ludmyla executed a masterpiece measuring 55 square meters for the great hall of the UNESCO building. This ceramic work, composed of 4 thousand pieces of tile, took the artist 3 years to complete. “interpret” my work, imagining either human beings, or the Galaxy, or the rustling of grasses and flowers, or my native Ukraine — I did not object. For it was my wish to transmit all my sentiments as an artist and as a woman which are deeply interwoven with concern for our planet’s future. The theme of the work itself was this: “Earth, send the outpourings of peace and progress to other worlds in the Cosmos.” No doubt, the artist captured the heart of Paris and justly deserved its respect. After the exhibition and ded ication, Meshkova returned to Ukraine and her native Poltava. Raised in Velyki Sorochyntsi, she recalls that “my father wrote poetry, composed music and painted. My grandfather embroidered. My eyes feasted upon the magical Poltava landscapes, my ears were enchanted by the sounds and whispers of the Ukrainian nights.” Ludmyla Meshkova studied the traditions of Ukrain ian architecture and ceramics in Kiev. After graduating, she worked on several architectural and decorative ceramic projects in the city whose traditions in this par ticular artistic medium can be traced to the Kievan Rus’ period. Delving into the artistic and cultural wealth of her Ukrainian heritage, the artist became especially fas cinated by the tradition of decorative ceramics and thus found the impetus to her creativity. In 1987, Paris — the art capital of the world —again welcomes Ludmyla and during an official ceremony, this work is donated to the United Nations on behalf of the Ukrainian SSR. “During the unveiling ceremony of the work in UNESCO’s main hall, when I noticed amidst the nu merous invited guests — noted French artists, represen tatives of various artistic styles and schools, I expe rienced what seemed to be the most emotional moments of my life ... many were moved to tears. The fruit of my work, encompassing three intense years, found a path into people’s hearts. Later, when they attempted to Людмила Мешкова. Декоративне пан но (фраґмент, 1987 р.) в інтер'єрі бу динку ЮНЕСКО в Парижі. Розпис на керамічній плитці. Мистець біля вико наного твору. Ludmyla Meshkova. Decorative mural (fragment, 1987), in the UNESCO build ing in Paris. Painting on ceramic tiles. The artist near her work. An example of Meshkova’s work which gives great continued pleasure to the people of Kiev, as well as to its visitors, is found in the city’s “Khreshchatyk” metro station, whose walls are covered with decorative art. Exhibiting the warm tones of Ukrainian ornamentalism and synthesizing ancient techniques with current trends, the work creates an exquisite impression. About her work, Meshkova says, “I am continually searching for new, decorative possibilities in ceramic art. At first, I strove to make it opaque, almost transpar ent, and very figurative — an image not of a corporeal ceramic wall, but of space. Such a wall, made of ceramic, 26 ’’НАШЕ ЖИТТЯ”, ЛИСТОПАД 1989 Видання C оюзу Українок A мерики - перевидано в електронному форматі в 2012 році . A рхів C У A - Ню Йорк , Н . Й . C Ш A.
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