Marko Halanevych: ‘My Art Is About Helping My Country Survive and Endure’
Marko Halanevych, frontman and vocalist of the Ukrainian band DakhaBrakha, is known not only for his music but also for his graphic art, painting, and design. His #DakhaBrakhaArt project comprises nearly 400 works, sold at charity auctions to support Ukraine’s military. Ahead of the band’s major European tour, he speaks about his artistic practice, inspiration, family, and using art to help…
Marko Halanevych, the frontman and vocalist of Ukrainian band DakhaBrakha, has recently embarked on a major European tour. This tour serves a dual purpose for the band: to connect with international audiences and to raise awareness and funds for Ukraine's Defense Forces. Halanevych's artistic pursuits extend beyond music, as he has delved into visual art through his #DakhaBrakhaArt project.
Nearly 400 paintings from this project have been featured in charity auctions, with proceeds going towards supporting Ukraine's Defense Forces. His artistic style draws inspiration from various sources, including the landscapes and people of his childhood in central Ukraine and the Kherson region. The Oleshky Sands, with its distinctive sandy terrain and mystique, hold a special place in Halanevych's artistic vision.
He describes a recent exhibition held at GogolFest in 2021, which featured the Oleshky Sands, as a powerful and almost cosmic experience that left an indelible mark on his artistic perspective. The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has also influenced Halanevych's work, as he finds himself reflecting on the displacement of people and the loss of homes in the region.
Each painting sold through the #DakhaBrakhaArt project represents a tangible contribution to Ukraine's struggle against the occupying forces.
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