Ukraine Through the Eyes of the World: Artists Carry War, Memory, Home Across Borders
As Ukraine marks 35 years of independence, two artists in the small coastal city of Pula, Croatia, describe rebuilding their lives after the war, while remaining tied to home through culture, art and community. Their work preserves Ukrainian culture abroad, even as global public attention to the conflict fades.
Two Ukrainian artists, Olesia Rusinova and Valeriia Pohrebniak Bednaić, are sharing their experiences of displacement and identity through their art in Pula, Croatia. Olesia, who moved to Croatia after the Russian invasion in 2022, has become a symbol of Ukrainian presence in the city, carrying the nation's colors and traditions through her jewelry and performances.
Valeriia, who moved to Croatia in the early 2010s, expresses her Ukrainian identity through her ceramic art. Both artists strive to maintain a connection to Ukraine, even as they integrate into Croatian society. Olesia's work has been exhibited in local museums, while Valeriia's ceramics are sold at her studio and online. Their art serves as a reminder of the ongoing conflict and the importance of preserving Ukrainian heritage abroad.
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