Parallel project depicts the integration of Ukrainian culture into the Canadian environment. Only that which has deep roots has powerful meaning; today it is important that whilst creating the new, we infuse it with the spirit and the strength of age-old cultural achievements. The contemporary world is rapidly developing and moving forward, but what remains the same is the feeling of aesthetic pleasure and beauty.

This project promotes the importance of the tapestry development in the modern world by creating textile artwork using traditional and experimental techniques.

Ukraine, where I was born

Panorama of my orchard in Kovalivka Village
Main piece 39 x 22 inches
Full composition 49 x 55 inches
Wool, cotton, silk, hemp

Canada, where I now live

Sunset as seen from my home in Toronto
Main piece 23 x 36 inches
Full composition 63 x 58 inches
Wool, cotton, silk, hemp

Ukraine, the bride wears this ceremonial feather headdress once in her life

Kliuchiv's Bride
Main piece 29 x 35 inches
Full composition 96 x 56 inches
Wool, cotton, hemp

This work is complete, but has brought new conversations to my work and will be discussed in the future.


Main piece 30 x 33 inches
Full composition 61 x 50 inches
Wool, cotton, hemp, palm leaf

Ukraine, the endless steppes

Ukrainian Steppes
Work in progress

Canada, diverse landscape of the prairies

Canadian Prairies
Main piece 41 x 52 inches
Full composition 85 x 65 inches
Wool, cotton, hemp, silk, stripes of fabric from clothing

The “Parallels” project is supported by the Shevchenko Foundation.