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Sculptor Petro Kapschutschenko: An Intimate Tribute Sculptor Petro Kapschutschenko at work in his studio in Lawrenceville, New Jersey On November 11, 2007, one hundred or so Ukrainian Americans living in and around the Philadelphia metropolitan area gathered at the Ukrainian Education and Cultural Center in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, to pay homage to a special individual. For most of those attending, the event, organized and hosted by UNWLA Branch 90, was not merely an interesting cultural program but an opportunity to recollect and honor an artist, friend, teacher, or colleague—one who had lived and worked among them and had, for many years, been an active and visible part of the fabric of Ukrainian hromada life in Philadelphia. Lovingly and painstakingly organized by Branch 90’s President Martha Pelensky and pro gram committee chair Oksana Woroch, the event was reminiscent of the cultural soirees hosted by art lovers in private parlors a century or two ago— events designed to showcase an artist’s work in an environment and atmosphere that made the experi ence a varied feast for the senses and the intellect. At the left of the entrance to the gallery was a small table where guests signed in, paid a modest entrance fee, and picked up a program featuring an abbreviated biographical sketch of Petro Kap schutschenko, a lengthy list of collectors who had loaned their “Kapschutschenkos” for the exhibit, and a short list of program participants. To the right of this entranceway was a table laden with a wonderful assortment of canapes, pastries, and other delicacies created and beautifully arranged by culinary artisan Nadya Petryk. Just beyond was an enticing array of sculptures, some bold and some delicate, but all reflecting the heart and hand of a humanist with an intuitive grasp of human nature, human occupation, and human preoccupation. In dulging themselves in this informal and welcoming milieu, guests chatted amiably, perused the ex hibited works, sipped wine, and watched a slide presentation prepared by Martha Pelensky, based on a retrospective catalog of Petro Kapschutschenko’s works. The program was formally opened by Ms. Pelensky, who welcomed guests and thanked those who had graciously agreed to let Branch 90 exhibit works from their personal collections. Next to speak was Oksana Woroch. A former student of the sculptor, Ms. Woroch asked that those attending honor his memory with a moment of silence. “Petro Kapschutschenko,” she noted, “died a year ago and many of our local churches held commemorative services in his honor this Sunday. And while he is not physically present, his spirit is here among us.” Ms. Woroch then introduced the keynote speaker for the event, Professor Volodymyr Karpinich. She explained that Dr. Karpinich was a long-time friend 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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