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26 WWW.UNWLA.ORG “НАШЕ ЖИТТЯ”, ГРУДЕНЬ 2016 HEART ON FIRE: FOLK ART from UKRAINE by Irene Krawczuk Front row: Luba Bilowchtchuk, Dr. Michtchenko, Natalie Pawlenko, Nadia Jaworiw; back row: Helena Blyskun, Helen Pawlenko, Elisabeth Barna, Halyna Lojko, Margaret Putykewycz, Victoria Mischenko, Orysia Jacus, Irene Krawczuk. Photo by Vladimir Lojko. UNWLA Branch 98 of Holmdel/Middletown, N.J., in cooperation with the Monmouth County Library system, sponsored a special event on October 29, 2016. Held at the library branch in Shrewsbury, N.J., the event featured two art collectors, Natalie Pawlenko and Dr. Iouri Michtchenko, who pre- sented a multimedia program entitled “Heart on Fire: Folk Art from Ukraine,” which focused on an art form known as Petrykivka, Branch 98 President, Nadia Jaworiw, gave a brief introduction and welcomed the audience. She noted that Ms. Pawlenko serves on the Board of Trustees of the Ukrainian Museum in New York City and that her husband, Dr. Michtchenko, is a member of the Ukrainian Museum Programming Committee. After explaining that she and her hus- band share a passion for Petrykivka, Ms. Pawlenko presented a lecture (accompanied by on-screen representations), delving into the history, symbol- ism, methods, and media employed in creating this vibrant art form. She explained that Petrykivka originated from an ancient decorative painting tra- dition in central Ukraine, where it began and evolved as painting on interior and exterior white- washed walls, ceiling beams, and hearths, as well as decorative painting on furniture, chests, and wooden kitchenware. Ms. Pawlenko then noted that many sym- bols abound in the work, all of which reflect the unity between humans and nature. She explained, for example, that the floral bouquet represents the tree of life; flowers represent the beauty of nature; viburnum denotes feminine beauty; the oak stands for power and masculinity; birds represent har- mony; the firebird stands for happiness; and the rooster is a symbol for the cyclical rebirth of na- ture. The original implements and materials em- ployed to produce this art included fingers, brushes made from cat hairs, and vegetable-based paints. Later media include watercolor, gouache, acrylic, and even tempera. Ms. Pawlenko noted that in 2013, UNESCO added the Petrykivka art form to its lists of Intangible Cultural Heritages. Screen projections of sample artwork enhanced the lecture and contributed to a better understand- ing and appreciation of this unique art form. In concluding the program, Dr. Micht- chenko directed the audience’s attention to the ap- proximately thirty contemporary original works that were on display around the room. He noted that the display represented the work of five women artists who are Petrykivka masters. A question and answer period followed, and the au- dience was free to stroll through the exhibit, appre- ciate the artwork, and purchase any item on dis- play while enjoying light refreshments. For information about upcoming exhibits and artwork available for purchase, please write to PetrykivkaUSA@gmail.com or visit Facebook at PetrykivkaUSA.
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