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Paintings by Ukrainian artist Ivan Honchar.
Ivan Honchar came from a peasant family with many children and devoted his life to sculpture, graphic art, painting and ethnography. Out of love and passion, he collected historical and ethnographic material from all over Ukraine. In 1960, he set up a private museum in his apartment with over 3,000 items, including tools, tra- ditional costumes, ceramics, icons, embroidery, Easter eggs, wall paintings and books. His collection makes it possible to immerse oneself in and explore the stories and ancient knowledge of Ukraine. This extraordinary, very revealing private collection is the basis for the Ivan Honchar Museum (Ukrainian Centre for Folk Culture), founded in Kyiv in 1993. The paintings and photos, in particular, often with simple, plain and reduced repre- sentations, open a window onto ways of life, communities, places and regional traditions – and their connec- tion to faith and symbolism.
Flower wreaths, embroidery, jewellery, ribbons, clothing and objects describe the history of Ukraine. Thus, since ancient times, flower wreaths have been not only the simplest, but also the most beautiful and pre- ferred ornament for the head. For centuries, they also served as amulets and carriers of secret messages. In Ukraine, the wreath is also called “healer of the soul” because it is believed that a wreath made of flowers or fragrant herbs can relieve pain, give strength, soothe but also awaken. Tradition dictates that twelve flowers and herbs should be woven into a wreath: mallow, viburnum, immortelle, yarrow, forget-me-not, marigold, periwinkle, lovage, cornflower, chamomile, poppy and hops. The colour of the ribbons of colour with which a wreath is decorated have a meaning. For example, green represents beauty and youth, purple – wisdom, and deep red – sincerity and warmth. Ukrainian flowers such as poppies, cornflowers and sunflowers tell stories and are an integral part of traditions and cultural heritage. The embroidery and patterns of the vyshyvanka date back to the early Middle Ages and were placed mainly in places where evil spirits could enter the wear- er’s body, for example: at the neckline, at the end of the sleeves or at the shoulders.
All these fragments form the basis of an identity and find their way into a variety of artistic interpretations. We will only experience how rich, inspiring, diverse and happy this history is for us when the doors of the Ivan Honchar Museum open once again.
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Credits
Photography: Anna Daki at Stinkfilms
Makeup Artist: Leana Ardeleanu
Hair Artist: Maria Aleksandrova-Sova
Styling: Joana Zibat
Talents: Anželika at balls.models, Nataška at catb_agency
Casting: Svitlana Bevz at das_deck
Florist: attepmt
Photography Assistant: Szymon Stępniak
Styling Assistant: Sophia Friedl
As featured in SLEEK 76 FREEDOM. Available in print and digital here.