Magic wand is a stick that is used to make magic things happen — sometimes used figuratively. Everyday objects used at the right time and place, by a specially qualified person, can serve as magic wands.
In this project I’m exploring the concept of magic wand along with pink color.
Between Books
Between Books, the first Art Book Fair at Kunsthalle Düsseldorf, will take place from November 9th to 12th, 2023. A premiere for the state capital Düsseldorf: an art book fair similar to those that have been held very successfully in New York, Berlin or Vienna for many years.
At Between Books, independent art book publishers, artists, independent publishing/DIY collectives, organizations, associations, zines, and magazines are invited to present themselves to a broad audience in the exhibition spaces of the Kunsthalle Düsseldorf and to show how versatile, exciting and contemporary the medium of books can be. The focus lies on the local and regional publishing scene, but protagonists from all over Germany and neighboring European countries will also be represented. From the numerous applications received in response to the Open Call for Participation, 75 exhibitors were selected for the art book fair.
Between Books will be accompanied by an exciting supporting program with book presentations, talks, performances, and workshops. Visitors can listen to bookmakers talk about their publishing practice or become active themselves: Create their own zine, learn how bookbinding or papermaking works, or take action at the riso printer.
Between Books is both meeting place for discourse on (art) books, alternative forms of publication and publishing as a practice, as well as a place to discover, browse and meet.
Between Books
Where?
Kunsthalle Düsseldorf
When?
November 9th, 5 to 9 p.m.
November 10th to 12th, 12 to 7 p.m. each day
(Duration of the supporting program may be longer.)
Further information here.
More information on the supporting program, which will take place at Kunsthalle Düsseldorf and Salon des Amateurs/Weird Space here in due course.
Air Alert
This artwork aims to convey the fear and anxiety experienced by the peaceful Ukrainian citizens due to the threat of missile strikes by the Russian Federation on civilian infrastructure. It serves as a reminder to the uninvolved about the harsh reality of the ongoing conflict.
Vol’ya
“Vol’ya” (Ukrainian) means freedom, independence, and the ability to overcome circumstances. A word-manifesto. A word-choice. A word that defines Ukrainians and and has a sacred meaning.
identity for ukrainian fashion brand
Gothic identity for a Kyiv clothing designer
stolen
This poster I designed after learning about the study of the online collections of the Hermitage and the State Historical Museum of Russia by Texty.org.ua. It revealed that 110,000 artifacts had been exported from the territory of modern Ukraine to Russia in different historical periods. It makes me sad and angry that Russians keep stealing our culture without any consequences.
3D letters
3D letters
Ear of wheat. Колос пшениці
The poster shows an ear of wheat that has wings instead of a stalk, just like Ukraine now has wings. Her value of being independent, free and having freedom is now very high. Even in the dark, it emits light. And when they see her, they say: “Glory to Ukraine”, and somewhere in response they hear: “Glory to the Heroes”.
Taras Shevchenko posters
posters made for the writer’s birthday, each of the posters has its own unique character despite the fact that they are all black and white
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identity for YouTube channel
a—z masken
The experimental typographical project, related to the theater and its aesthetics rather than the 2020 pandemic. The project celebrates the playfulness of the creative process and the naivety of the childish creative mind, represented in masks’ expressions, body postures, and the atmosphere in the photo. In addition, 26 forest creatures were created, representing the letters of the Latin alphabet.
MYKOLA HOLODNYI BOOK & POSTER
This poster and book cover are dedicated to Mykola Kholodny, one of the prominent figures of the 1960s movement, who advocated for the rights of the Ukrainian nation to self-determination and the development of the Ukrainian language as the primary carrier of Ukrainian culture. Due to his convictions, the Soviet authorities did not allow him the freedom to write and publish. Therefore, my poster and book cover serve as an expression of respect and recognition for Mykola Kholodny’s feat.
Falcon-trident.
Ukraine has its ancient traditional culture, which is remembered and respected by Ukrainians. According to one version, the hunting falcon is the prototype of their national symbol – the coat of arms of Ukraine.
Villages don’t drawn
USSR built huge amounts of dams and power stations on rivers to support the industry in Ukraine. In the long run, it was economically unjustified, the energy cost made through this production was too big, and keeping territories for agriculture. This project is aimed to show some data and affected villages in the water-filled installation. The construction of dams influenced the people’s fates and nature, the consequences of what we are still feeling today.
Villages don’t drawn
USSR built huge amounts of dams and power stations on rivers to support the industry in Ukraine. In the long run, it was economically unjustified, the energy cost made through this production was too big, and keeping territories for agriculture. This project is aimed to show some data and to make the affected villages visible again in the water-filled installation. The construction of dams influenced the people’s fates and nature, the consequences of what we are still feeling today.
2C1B (2 Clubs and a bar) identity and communication
2C1B (which stands for 2 clubs and a bar) is an experimental music club located at the famous Kyiv art cluster — Nijneyurkovskaya, 31. 2c1b works with underground nightlife, experimental music and art content.
Ukraїna
Project >Ukraїna< was initiated as the instrument to help Ukrainian kids, affected by the war. The series of letters was created to become a letter – addressed to humanity. 17 designers and artists united to raise funds and awareness. Credit list: Luis Rutz, Gilbert Schneider, Barbora Demovic, Sarah Vermeulen, Ieva Zuklyte, Jake Cormack, Justyna Procak, Julia Gescher, Paula Ahn, Rob Keller, Daniel Schriër, Dimitris Lelakis, Alexandra Chushkina, Clémence Russeil, Karolina Gulshani, Borja Holke.
To your own, to your own!
They help in everything. By actions, they find each other.
МВАК: PHOTOBOOK DESIGN
МВАК is a book with a selection of Kyiv’s modernism architecture. This project was a way to understand the city where we were forced to evacuate from our home in Kharkiv after russian shellings. We got to see the architecture and urban environment around in person while creating photo for the book. So we decided to remind what cultural value architectural modernism is. It was created by Ukrainian artists despite ideological restrictions, financial and organizational obstacles
Photo: Kuznetsov M.
Brand of Mariupol
Brand identity for Ukraine’s multicultural city according to a new strategy of urban regeneration, with a focus on IT, education, culture, and public activity.
Studio designed a new principal visual language of City Council communication with locals, investors, youth, and tourists – from advertising campaigns to a new city wayfinding system. The project was assigned and implemented by the municipality in 2017—2022 years.
24th of February and the Swiss knife
A comics shares a personal story of messy early morning of 24th of February and start of the full-scale Russian invasion in Ukraine.
Humus typeface
poster for humanist sans serif font that i finished in occupied city and used to bring money for Ukrainian battle paramedics.
Tears
In this poignant illustration, a pregnant woman and her boyfriend, wearied and heartbroken, bid farewell at the border after a challenging five-day journey to escape the Russian-Ukrainian war. Tears shimmer in their eyes as they cling to one another, recognizing that parting is their sole hope for safety. The border crossing and the uncertain future emphasize the grim reality endured by numerous families torn apart by the ravages of war.08/2023 UN data reports 6.2 mil. Ukrainian refugees abroad.
Digitales Entwerfen
The goal of this experiment was to find new visual results by combining analogue techniques with 3D graphics.