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20 WWW. UNWLA.ORG “НАШЕ ЖИТТЯ”, ГРУДЕНЬ 2013 that a blank surface was not enough . In the end — and I am very happy w ith this result — I suggested using the pattern which I had initially proposed for the plaza paving , inspired by graphic des igns of Vasyl Krychevsky, a Kyiv architect and graphic designer who worked in the early twentieth cent u- ry. There is a pattern of his t hat I abstracted a few more steps for the plaza paving . It has an angular , somewhat barbed look to it. I decided to have the stone panels on the reverse sid e of the sculpture etched with this abstracted Krychevsky pattern. To me, it is a v isually engaging pattern, so when you look under the tree can opy there will be this interesting pattern on the sculpture wall. The pa t- tern is also an element that clearly speaks of th e attack on Ukrainian culture. As a result of the Famine, a tremen dous creative potential of a ge n- eration of Ukrainians was extinguished. To reinforce that separation from the cafes , there will also be a row of trees. In addition, these trees will create a backdrop for the scul p- ture when view ed from the primary side. I wanted the tree leaves to have a purple color , which will distinguish them amongst the average street trees adjacent to the site . This, I think, will draw atte n- tion to the site from afar and give the Memorial a somber backdrop . The final element that is important about the primary side of the sculpture is the word “Holodomor.” I feel strongly that this word should be prominent and should enter into the English lexicon. If people see it enough, perhaps they will be curious to read about it , and the word w ill begin to be commonly used . What w ould you like to see the plaza around the Memorial used for in the f u- ture? It is conceived to be able t o accommodate both individual and small group contemplation. As a matter of fact, one of the changes from co n- cept design to final approval was to add a bench where one could sit a nd think about the M emor i- al. The space in front of the sculpture is most ly paved , which will allow for group gatherings as well, and this is an important aspect of the M e- morial. There will b e annual commemorations as well as commemorations at ot her times of the year. In addition, there are always delegations visiting Washington from Ukraine , who now , on their regular circuit , stop at the Shevchenko M e- morial. The Holodomor Memorial will likely b e- come a nother place for delegations to visit. I’m sure you have been asked this question many times before, but w hy do you think it is important to have the Holodomor M e- morial in the capital of the United St ates ? By example t o prevent this from happe n- ing anywhere in the world again. It was such a horrific thing — t he withholding of food and the use of hunger as a weapon against people. It was not the only time, but hopefully, with enough people understanding the magnitude of the Holo - domor , this will not happen in the world again. Thank you so much, Laryso! Front view of the future Holodomor Memorial in Washington, D.C. Image by Hartman - Cox Architects
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