Fight, 2022-2023
ceramic plate, porcelain marker, gold
diameter 21 cm

When Zeus decided to take Leda, he didn’t need her consent. I want to appeal to Europe: don’t be careless! Let’s stop evil together! Let’s not allow this nightmare become a reality.
Mariko Gelman’s ceramic plates illustrates that the price of freedom is to be torn apart, and then to be welded together forever with a golden vein.

Exhibitions: “3 days of design” festival, Copenhagen, Denmark (2022)

Presentation poster of the author’s font IT Gabу Black. A powerful grotesque with wide proportions and a friendly character. Contains Latin Pro basic characters, Cyrillic and alternative letters of Ukrainian Cyrillic, as well as an experimental Ukrainian two-syllable ampersand for capital and lowercase letters (TA, та). The poster is intended for those who are interested in new fonts and their possibilities.

Presentation poster of the author’s font IT Extrazium. An elegant and slightly brutal, the font has all Open Type Latin Pro characters, Cyrillic, Ukrainian alternates, Vietnamese characters. The font has 12 styles normal and italic from Regular to Extra Bold. Supports change of punctuation depending on the case.

The poster reflects the current state of the world, a call for peace and one’s own feelings about the situation. The author’s font IT Gaby Black was used for typography.

I tried to use happy colors and make it a little abstract.
Of course, a smile on the face for resistance and a circle with the color of the Ukrainian flag
As an Iranian, I am very ashamed and sorry that my country is helping Russia, and I am against this war at first, and my heart is with the people of Ukraine.

Iʼve documented my feelings and experiences in Mariupol in 2022 and I believe that world needs to see, read, and feel this.

I was born, grew up and lived through russian environment in Mariupol. All photos used in zine were taken by me in my hometown.

Zine was created with aim of capturing condition of thousands of Ukrainians living in territories occupied by russian propaganda and later by army.

Zine is on A4, you can leave instructions and reader can cut it out.

Marvel at the intricate details as cells multiply and flourish, representing the essence of growth and regeneration at the smallest scale. The poster invites you to explore the intricate beauty of cellular life and the incredible complexity that underlies all living organisms.

The poster’s design evokes the chaos and tension that often surround riots, with bold and dynamic imagery that conveys the intensity of the moment. It portrays the destructive aspects of such events, including theft, vandalism, and property damage, which can target a range of locations, from shops and cars to restaurants, state-owned institutions, and religious buildings.
“UNrest” serves as a reminder of the consequences of civil unrest while encouraging viewers to reflect on the causes and imp

Love and peace is what we need. Support Ukraine.

They must flee their country. This was not part of their plans for the future. Now they are standing in the cold, they are scared. Only an apple given by a volunteer warms the soul and heart.

Experimental Ukrainian two-syllable ampersand for capital and lowercase letters (TA, та). Font Gaby Black

Experimental Ukrainian two-syllable ampersand for capital and lowercase letters (TA, та). Font Extrazium Italic

Experimental Ukrainian two-syllable ampersand for capital and lowercase letters (TA, та). Free font Gaby Play

Air alarm

The work Strong Foundation embodies unwavering spiritual strength and devotion to its values and cultural heritage. This collage emphasizes that even in the face of challenges and trials, the Ukrainian people remain a strong foundation on which the future is built and identity is maintained.

Ivan Svitlychny (1902-1933) was a Ukrainian poet and journalist. He was famous for his profound literary legacy and wrote poems. He actively supported Ukrainian culture during the Soviet regime and became a symbol of resistance. He died in the gulag because of his commitment to an independent Ukraine and criticism of authoritarianism. Svitlyčný wrote: “The homeland is nobody and nowhere, I am also the homeland.” (text on the poster, in Ukrainian)

A quote from a Ukrainian song created in 2022. The poster is completely made in vector form using the author’s font IT Gunpowder and IT Gaby Black. The author’s photo of the bark of a burnt tree was used for the background

The poster is completely made in vector form using the author’s font IT Gaby Black
The poster demonstrates that anything is possible when there is a common goal!

A feeling of realizing what has changed me as a person since the war started. I feel like I am a different person now. All the dreams and plans I had before the war no more exist, they are dead.