According to the results of the competition, the following were selected for production and presentation as part of the event: an art object by Alisa Lysykh, a work by Marianna Yeleyko with graphics by Roksolana Dudka, as well as a conceptual proposal by Oleksandr Kysil, which took the form of an art object in co-authorship with Anna Manako. In addition to the works that became the winners of the competition, the exhibition was complemented by the works of Valeria Vary, Anna Manako and Alina Kravchuk.
Ukrainian artists at an exhibition in Verona. Photo: stampparlamento
All the works were made in Ukraine from the marble remnants of Instech and llab.design, who also took care of transporting the objects to Verona and actively participated in all stages of the project.
Exhibition VITALITÀ UKRAINA (Joy of life)
VITALITÁ UKRAINA - the ability to continue to live, create and develop, despite the sheer horror and darkness that exists around.
The exhibition passes through the "stone garden", which forms an ensemble of symbolic objects:
- Trace as the identity of the Ukrainian people.
- Clock, which symbolizes time, which is always on the side of life.
- Birth as the beginning of a new free life.
- A sunflower seed as unity and strength.
- Wheat a symbol of the fertility of the Ukrainian land.
- Zirka focus and lighting the way to the future.
As part of the annual Marmomac exhibition, which is traditionally held on September 27-30, the exhibition of 7 creators-winners of the competition from Ukraine was opened
Wall panel "Trace". Author: Alisa Lysikh
Wall panel symbolically presents us with a print and at the same time a topographical map.
Several levels are connected by red threads, which depict the geographical union between different regions of Ukraine. Each of these levels, having its own form and character, are connected and imply a unique, inseparable, identical bond of the nation. This decorative element of thread weaving aims to remind of the ancient traditional Ukrainian spinning technique.
Wall panel "Trace", which made from the remnants of the Italian marble Самоуфлаге
Art object "Seed". Author: Marianna Yeleyko, graphics - Roksolana Dudka
The idea of the sculpture was inspired by the sunflower, which has been a symbol of fertility and well-being for Ukrainians since time immemorial. The seeds of this flower are naturally arranged in concentric spirals in accordance with the Fibonacci number series and thus form a perfect unity, just as the Ukrainian people are firmly united to fight against adversity.
Art object "Seed"
Sunflower fields, like wheat fields, symbolize the yellow stripe of the Ukrainian flag. Inside the seed, in the white part, there is a three-dimensional drawing depicting the tree of life on which sunflowers grow.
Art object "Wheat". Authors: Anna Manako, Oleksandr Kysil
The sculpture consists of a dark base, which represents the exceptional fertility of the Ukrainian land, and many ears of corn, which rise abundantly upwards. This work reflects the fruitful creativity of the Ukrainian people, who want to rise to new perspectives and strengthen the world's resilience to disasters and hunger.
Spikes have a "living" texture thanks to pieces of travertine marble, and the base, representing the Ukrainian land, is made of pieces of Negro Marquino marble.
Art object "Wheat"
"Chas" coffee table. Author: Valeriya Vari
A small table called "Time" is inspired by observing the shapes of the sundial used in antiquity (meridian). In particular, its upper part is like a gnomon, which tells the time according to the projection of its shadow on the surface of the table like a dial.
Coffee table "Time"
The leg of the table is formed by a series of 30 circles of two alternating colors and is crowned at the 31st level with a plane that symbolizes 31 years since the restoration of Ukraine's independence in 1991. The table top is decorated with a gnomon, which is a logical extension of the conical shape of the table leg and hints at infinity, a bright Ukrainian future.
The "Chas" coffee table is made of marble remnants alternating between red Levante and white Carrara
Collection of interior items "Zirka". Author: Alina Kravchuk
The composition offers two objects from the same collection - a wall panel and a chest of drawers. The image of a star is often depicted on Ukrainian Easter eggs - it represents the sun, fire and warmth. The dresser also has a decorative element on the front, which is intended to be a kind of reflection of the aforementioned panel.
The "Star" panel is divided into two halves of white Fior di Pesco marble with a surface treated with the "leather touch" technology
"Star" is also a reference point for many Ukrainians scattered all over the world, just like the northern star, which helps pave the way to their native home.
Commode-bar "Zirka", which is made of the remains of Calacatta Caldia, Nero Marquina marble, the inner part is finished with Noce Canaletto wood veneer
Collection of objects for the interior "Narodzheniya". Author: Anna Manako
The composition "Birth" offers us two works - a panel and a coffee table. Both objects were created on several layers of marble, where the details were cut to minimize production waste and mimic the natural way of waste-free recycling.
Collection of objects for the interior "Birth"
The inside of the panel has a mirror that not only reflects light, but also allows the viewer to see his inner world and become an active part of the work itself.
"Birth" panel
A small table, in addition to a glass tabletop, has elements inside that are necessary both for the stability and balance of the object, and are designed to reflect the beginning of the manifestation of a new life. The objects symbolize the love of life and the associated process of birth and endless rebirth as the only way to overcome death.
The collection is made from the remnants of three types of marble, which alternate among themselves: Palissandro, green Calacatta and Estremoz.
"Birth" coffee table
Instech - a Ukrainian family business that has been engaged in stone processing for three generations and was founded in 1993. llab.design is a branch of Instech and specializes in the production and sale of natural stone decor.
The project is supported by the Consulate General of Ukraine in Milan.
Curators and organizers: Anna Manako (Manako Design), Valeria Vary (Design Market), Anastasia Biletska (DESIGN4UKRAINE).