"Children" by Daena Diduck
2.5-foot pysanka
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In memory of the lives lost in the Mariupol Theatre targeted by a Russian Air Strike 3 years ago.
Mariupol city council officials stated that the theatre was the largest single air raid shelter in the city, sheltering 500 to 1,200 civilians, and at the time of the attack, women and children were sheltering in it.
Satellite images of the theatre taken on 14 March show the word ""children"" (Russian: ""дети"") spelled out in two locations on the square outside the theatre. The message was an attempt to identify the building to attacking forces as a civilian air raid shelter containing children, and not a military target. This did not save them and Russia has chosen to build over the bodies instead of honoring the lives lost.
Bio
Since childhood, Daena Diduck has mastered the traditional Ukrainian art of pysanky, learning the intricate craft of decorating Easter eggs, a skill enriched by her education in a Ukrainian Bilingual program and deeply rooted in her family’s heritage from western Ukraine. Her journey took her to the Ukrainian Museum of Canada in Saskatoon, where she shared her knowledge through teaching and showcased her work, furthering her role as a cultural ambassador.
Relocating to Calgary in 2005, Daena expanded her impact by teaching in schools, participating in cultural festivals, and demonstrating her art at various community events. Her renowned pysanky have been featured in exhibits from Calgary to Edmonton and even led her to Ukraine as part of a special artist tour. Plans for her to return in 2020 for an exhibition in Kolomyia, aimed at highlighting North American Pysanky, underscore her significant contributions to preserving and celebrating Ukrainian art and culture across continents.
Technique
Crafted with precision, this 2.5-foot pysanka is molded from a durable, weather-resistant material, ensuring both longevity and resilience. The surface is carefully coated with plaster, then meticulously sanded to achieve a flawless, smooth finish, providing the perfect foundation for intricate decoration.
All pysanky sales are final!
Delivery: All pysanky purchases are to be collected in person at Southcentre Mall prior to 6:00 PM on Sunday, April 27. All pysanky purchased but not collected will be shipped at the purchaser's cost using standard shipping rates. Purchasers will be responsible for taxes, duties, and all other shipping-related costs. Purchasers outside Alberta will be contacted with delivery instructions after their purchase is confirmed.