Not long after Russian armed forces invaded Ukraine, artist George Gittoes and his partner, musician and performance artist, Hellen Rose, left Australia for Kyiv. In Ukraine they connected with residents of the bombed city about their experiences, documenting the devastated urban and rural landscapes through film and painting. Over time, they developed friendships with artists, poets and other creatives living and working in Kyiv and Odessa, which led to the development of collaborative works. One of these collaborations, with artist Ave Libertameamor, has been described by Gittoes as one of the most significant in his career. This is an exhibition of work produced during this trip by Gittoes and Ukrainian artists. A Hazelhurst Arts Centre touring exhibition.
Image: George Gittoes, Wreck of Hope 2023. Oil on canvas, 185 x 250 cm. Image © and courtesy the artist.
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