King Zero

The poster tells about the imposter syndrome and helps to attract attention to the design community members’ emotional well-being, which helps start a conversation and find solutions.

The King or Zero? It all depends on one’s point of view. The amount of doubts often evaluates the design and professional achievements. Thus the designer questions themselves frequently.

National Honoured Bandurist Capella of Ukraine — 100 years

Poster idea is inspired by Ukrainian Avant-Garde art that was born in the same period of time – about 100 years ago. Folk art influence that is typical of this style helps to reflect repertoire of the band – traditional and patriotic songs of Ukraine. The main element of the design is bandura (musical instrument) with a sound hole in the shape of “play” button as an allusion to an integration of folk and contemporary music.

Mriya (the Dream)

Word “mriya” means “dream” in ukrainian. The plane Antonov An-225, the pearl of ukrainian aviation,largest world aircraft was also named Mriya. It had been destroyed by russian forces 27 february 2022, on the third day of full-scale russian invasion.
There’s a bitter parallel in the fact that dreams and plans of millions ukrainian people and “Dream” plane, which was the pride of ukrainians had been crushed at the same time.
But the darkness will end – and Mriya will fly again.

How can I not love you

The best way to experience a city is to explore songs dedicated to it. A city that fosters inspiration and love can proudly curate an enhanced personal playlist. For centuries, Kyiv has been celebrated by poets and composers, spanning a diverse range of music genres. Additionally, in 2014, Kyiv was honored with an official anthem – the song “How can I not love you, Kyiv, my life!” written in 1962 by Dmytro Lutsenko and Ihor Shamo.

Marko Vovchok

This is a poster about the Ukrainian writer Marko Vovchok. It was created for the “Known” exhibition, dedicated to the 140th anniversary of the women’s movement in Ukraine. Marko Vovchok is the pseudonym of Maria Vilinska. She was the only female writer in Ukrainian literature at the end of the 1850s and one of the first in Ukraine to speak about women’s rights. The writer conquered Jules Verne, and Taras Shevchenko called her his “heiress”.

The will to survive

Even in pitch darkness, in times of anxiety when we are hiding from the bombs flying at us from the sky, let everyone see his ray of light. At such moments, we remember everything for which we have to fight for our bright life. We think about those with whom we want to share thousands more happy days, about those who cannot do without us, about how many good things we want to do, how much we want to know and see. And then some inner strength appears in us. And the desire to survive without fail.

Digital collage from the series: “Activists of the volunteer movement. Yulia Kalashnikova”

Yulia Kalashnikov is an activist of the volunteer movement and unifier of women.
She founded the NGO “We are from Ukraine” for legal and psychological assistance to women, victims of violence, as well as internally displaced families.
She is an ordinary woman who, in an extreme situation, began to act and help others. Julia did not wait, but activated the abilities she had.
I am impressed by how decisively she acts to change the world.

Save the most precious

During the war, we revised our views on life. We realized what we are ready to hold on to and not despair. It is different for everyone – a loved one, parents, obligations, dreams. And for a woman, the most precious thing in the world is her child. She is even ready to give her life to save the child. Now, when rockets fly at us from the sky, women always first of all hold their children close to them, covering them with themselves. To save her life. To save our Future.

WE WILL BLOOM IN SPITE OF EVERYHTING!

There is a war in our country. We are being brutally killed. But we believe that we will endure. We know who we Ukrainians are, and that our character, resilience, and faith will certainly lead us to victory. The poster shows a bullet-riddled wall, but the blue sky is visible through the bullet holes, as a symbol of hope and peace. And on the wall between the traces of gunshots, a floral ornament grows as a symbol that our Ukraine will blossom in spite of everything!

Pain

The poster shows a heart made of small pieces of glass glued together. Encrypted in the shape of a heart is the word Pain. The work symbolizes the strength and power of our hearts, which have to endure the trials of war, but at the same time it shows their fragility and vulnerability. There is often a pain hidden inside our heart that no one notices on the outside.

Tall Poppy

Tall poppy syndrome is a term that refers to successful people being criticised. This occurs when their peers believe they are too successful, or are bragging about their success. Intense scrutiny and criticism of such a person is termed as “Cutting down the tall poppy”.

Forbes Ukraine. Entrepreneurial issue cover

The main topic of this Forbes Ukraine issue is Next 250: A guide of Ukrainian entrepreneurship – the first list of promising small and medium-sized businesses. What can best describe the new Next 250 list is a painting by Ukrainian artist Oleksiy Sai, who works in the technique of Exсel-Art. He creates paintings using the program that calculates money – Microsoft Excel. Oleksiy Sai is well known for his unique invention – Excel-Art practice creating his artwork using this techniq since 2004.

Map of my anxiety

In my country, air raid alarms sound every day in various regions, and I’ve noticed that the impact of this map is so profound, it’s as if I feel it in my very body and health. This artwork explores the resilience of people living under such conditions.

Real-time alert map here:
https://alerts.in.ua/en

Ukrainians

All series of illustrations appeared in connection with the war in Ukraine, but the main idea is to show Ukrainian people and tell their story. Writers of Ukraine which were killed by russia, to people which brought vast amount of Ukrainian culture. Brave children which who’s life’s were totally changed because of war inflicted injuries. Brave Taira which went through russian a prison but still strong and invincible. And a portrait of old lady which went through such a lot of pain and suffer.

Ukrainian female artists

The Ukrainian female artists project is a rethinking of a personal life path. To answer the question “Why do I do what I do?” Somewhere in Facebook, I saw a photo collage about Maria Prymachenko and decided to try drawing an illustration in my own style. And I got so excited of result that created 26 portraits in one breath in almost a couple of months. Maybe in the future it will be possible to publish a calendar or an anti-stress coloring book. Each portrait was a study and real adventure.

Bad feeling

The poster depicts a person at the center, but they feel minuscule – consumed by toxic emotions. Hands reach out from the sides with serpents, seeking to grasp and overcome them. Glowing particles near the person symbolize their struggle against these hands, weakened but not defeated. There’s a reference to Michelangelo’s “The Creation of Adam” and the myth of Hercules, when Hades took away his god-like strength, and initially, he felt oppressed and powerless. Surrounding the person is a whirlwi

Ukraine Film Festival and NFT Charity Event

After russian army left Bucha, we discovered inhumane atrocities that had happened there.

Houses were ruined and fences shot through.

Local artist Ivanka Siolkovska masked the bullet holes with flowers.

We found inspiration in this very symbolic act, that eloquently explains the state all Ukrainians are in these times.

We turn our wounds into our strength. No matter how hard it is, we continue living, loving and creating.

FORMAT(S) 2023

We were delighted to be part of FORMAT(S) 2023, the second edition of a graphic design festival organized by the Association Central Vapeur in Strasbourg.

On Sunday (October 8th), we had the chance to present our books, engage in conversations with very interested visitors and other designers and publishers, and share our passion for graphic design, especially for books, at the Salon Graphique.

The festival continues with several exciting events scheduled until Friday. Furthermore, there are exhibitions that can be visited for an extended period. You can find all the program details here.

Thanks to the FORMAT(S) 2023 team for having us! It was a pleasure.

FORMAT(S) 2023

Where?
Strasbourg

When?
September 27th to November 4th, 2023