Behind Her Closed Eyes
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Olga Shtonda: Artist
Production date
2022
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This artwork was commissioned by the British Red Cross to celebrate the support of 30 phenomenal supporters of its 2022 Ukraine Crisis Appeal. At the time of print, the Red Cross has reached more than 2.1 million people impacted by the crisis with the life-saving support. This piece is inspired by an image taken at a Red Cross centre in Hungary in April 2022.
History
Olga Shtonda (artist): “Many people I know have left their homes because of the war. My friends had to escape from the city under shelling, and now they are scattered in different parts of Ukraine and Europe. This work, as well as the stories of my friends, are personal to me. I also can’t go back home now because it’s no longer safe. But with the help of people worldwide and organisations like the Red Cross, people like me are not left alone with their trouble, and faith in humanity and a better future remains."
Olga studied Graphic Arts at Kharkiv Design and Arts Academy (2019-2015). In 2019, she won the Arts in Fabula Grant Award, which gave her the opportunity to study for a master's degree in editorial in illustration in Italy. In between illustrating, she loves travelling, riding her bicycle, and observing people.
Olga studied Graphic Arts at Kharkiv Design and Arts Academy (2019-2015). In 2019, she won the Arts in Fabula Grant Award, which gave her the opportunity to study for a master's degree in editorial in illustration in Italy. In between illustrating, she loves travelling, riding her bicycle, and observing people.
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150.75
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