2022-2023 (ongoing)

painted with Ukrainian Soil and oil on wooden panels ( 40 x 30 cm)

Zamanova is documenting days spent in Ukraine during the war through self-portraiture painted with Ukrainian soil. "Days of War" is an ongoing project, that was initiated when the full-scale invasion war started in Ukraine on the 24th of February, 2022.

An artist is translating her personal experience living in a country at war, transforming the collective pain, vulnerabilities, feelings, love and hope into these self-portrait paintings. These artworks are painted with Ukrainian soil that represents a deep connection an artist has to her homeland. Only few days before the full-scale invasion war started, Zamanova intuitively decided to start implementing the earth in her self-portraits which she collected in Kyiv Region back in 2021\. The soil witnesses and absorbs the truth, the history, blood and tears, and holds within itself life and death.

Day 375 of War

Day 338 of War

Day 437 of War

Memories

"As an artist, I believe that the role of art is to capture and preserve moments in history, to share stories and feelings, and to bring awareness to important issues. This is why I have chosen to create paintings that depict children who have been affected by war and disasters. These paintings aim to shed light on the devastating impact that conflicts and natural disasters can have on the lives of innocent people, particularly children.

The children in my paintings are not victims, they are symbols of hope and resilience. Despite facing unimaginable hardships, they continue to survive, thrive and dream of a better future. 

Through my work, I want to show that children are not just passive observers of history, but they are active participants in shaping their own futures and the world around them. By depicting them as strong and determined, I hope to inspire others to see the potential in these young people and to support them in their journey towards a better future.

In conclusion, my paintings serve as a reminder of the courage and resilience of children who have faced wars and disasters. They are a tribute to their perseverance and a call to action for all of us to do our part in creating a world where every child has the opportunity to thrive." - Alina Zamanova, 2023.

The New Reality

Pressure of memories

Just being kids

2022-2023 (ongoing)

painted with Ukrainian Soil and oil on wooden panels ( 40 x 30 cm)

Zamanova is documenting days spent in Ukraine during the war through self-portraiture painted with Ukrainian soil. "Days of War" is an ongoing project, that was initiated when the full-scale invasion war started in Ukraine on the 24th of February, 2022\. 

An artist is translating her personal experience living in a country at war, transforming the collective pain, vulnerabilities, feelings, love and hope into these self-portrait paintings. These artworks are painted with Ukrainian soil that represents a deep connection an artist has to her homeland. Only few days before the full-scale invasion war started, Zamanova intuitively decided to start implementing the earth in her self-portraits which she collected in Kyiv Region back in 2021\. The soil witnesses and absorbs the truth, the history, blood and tears, and holds within itself life and death.

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