Zinaida Likhacheva Unveils the Sculptural Composition "For She is Woman"
Inspired by the iconic women of Kyiv whose deeds shaped the course of history, aesthetics, and spirituality of an entire nation, this work is a tribute to their legacy. At the heart of the composition lies the archetype of the Universe, subtly embedded within the sculpture’s very form. Its interconnected parts create a harmonious whole, much like the women themselves, who embody the unity of a people bound by history, culture, and memory.
The blurred portraits of seven Ukrainian women—Sister Lybid, Princess Olga, Halshka Hulevychivna, Lesya Ukrainka, Mariia Zankovetska, Mariia Pryimachenko, and Anastasia of Kyiv—are integral to the composition, reflecting the hazy and fading memory of their descendants. Time erases the recollection of individuals. Echoes of their existence remain in fragments of poetry, canvases, names on paper, and, most importantly, their invaluable legacy to the people—life itself.
The role of a woman, after all, is to give life and to create.