ART FROM THE HEART 2024
Charitable Auction
WHAT: Art From The Heart 2024 Charitable Auction
WHEN: November 15th, 2024 - December 1st, 2024
WHO: Folk Group VOLYA in collaboration with Belarusian Vytsinanka artists
CAUSE:
* Provide support for Children's Orphanage in Kyiv, Ukraine
* Provide medical and psychological care for children relocated from the active battle zones in Ukraine
* Share a little bit of collected funds with Domivka animal shelter in Lviv, Ukraine
LIVE EVENT: December 1st, 2024
* View art in person at Shoreline, WA just before auction ends from 5:00-7:30 PM
WHEN: November 15th, 2024 - December 1st, 2024
WHO: Folk Group VOLYA in collaboration with Belarusian Vytsinanka artists
CAUSE:
* Provide support for Children's Orphanage in Kyiv, Ukraine
* Provide medical and psychological care for children relocated from the active battle zones in Ukraine
* Share a little bit of collected funds with Domivka animal shelter in Lviv, Ukraine
LIVE EVENT: December 1st, 2024
* View art in person at Shoreline, WA just before auction ends from 5:00-7:30 PM
You have a unique opportunity to purchase vytsinankas – phenomenal papercut paintings created by talented Belarusian artists! Each of them is one of a kind, exclusive, precious work of highest quality art made by a true master. You can become an owner of an amazing painting made in an unusual way: by precision cut paper.
The proceeds from the auction will help provide support for children that were orphaned and relocated from the active battle zones children in Ukraine. A small part of funds is going to the animal shelter Domivka in Lviv, Ukraine.
* Due to safety concerns, we cannot provide the exact information on the addresses, social media, or even post the names of our volunteers who work directly with children. Organizers constantly keep in touch and personally know all heroes working and tirelessly helping children. Please contact Volya with any concerns.*
The proceeds from the auction will help provide support for children that were orphaned and relocated from the active battle zones children in Ukraine. A small part of funds is going to the animal shelter Domivka in Lviv, Ukraine.
* Due to safety concerns, we cannot provide the exact information on the addresses, social media, or even post the names of our volunteers who work directly with children. Organizers constantly keep in touch and personally know all heroes working and tirelessly helping children. Please contact Volya with any concerns.*
** This is a charitable auction, and all bids qualify for corporate match and appropriate tax deduction.**
SPECIAL PERK: AUTHENTIC COSTUME PHOTOSHOOT
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*The winner of photoshoot in authentic traditional costume for our charitable auction Art From The Heart 2024 is Mariya Kulikova. Congratulations, Mariya!*
PERK: Get a raffle ticket to win a photo session in one of the authentic museum-quality costumes from Folk Group VOLYA's Ethic Costumes Collection (Belarusian or Ukrainian, female or male costume)! The more tickets you get, the greater your chance of receiving this unique lot. Please note: photo shoot takes place only in Greater Seattle, WA. |
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Papercut Art by Volha Palunisa
STORK by Volha Palunisa
HEDGEHOG by Volha Palunisa
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HEDGEHOG by Volha Palunisa
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LOVE by Volha Palunisa
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LOVE by Volha Palunisa
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TREE OF LIFE I by Volha Palunisa
FOREST GIANT by Volha Palunisa
GOLDEN CAT by Volha Palunisa
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SILVER CAT by Volha Palunisa
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GREY CAT by Volha Palunisa
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KITTY CAT by Volha Palunisa
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Papercut Art by Lizaveta Chyrvontsava
LOVE SONG by Lizaveta Chyrvontsava
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TREE OF LIFE II by Lizaveta Chyrvontsava
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WINTER FOREST by Lizaveta Chyrvontsava
Lishtva Series by Natallia Sukhaya
LISHTVA POLYPTICH by Natallia Sukhaya
SIX HIMMELI DIY KITS
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SIX HIMMELI DIY KITS
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Vytsinanka Art. What Kind of Miracle is That?
Papercutting is one of the oldest kind of decorative and applied art that originated in China thanks to the invention of paper. Paper manufacturing technology became popular in other countries: initially in the neighboring countries – Japan, Korea, Indonesia and then in a distant land – in Persia, Turkey, European countries. The name of this kind of art in Poland is “wycinanka”, in France is “decoupage”, in Germany – “scherenschnitte”, in England – “papercutting”, "vytynanka" - in Ukraine, and "vytsinanka" in Belarus.
Contemporary Belarusian vytsinanka has been revived by professional artists in the 1990s. Most often it is cut with scissors but in the past the artists also used knives or punchers. The favorite composition of Belarusian artists is the Tree of Life. Another beloved image is of two birds facing each other – a symbol of love, understanding, and agreement. Animals, people and their holidays, architecture, and mythology – everything finds its place in vytsinanka. Traditionally, the artists used whatever paper was available and each artist brought their own special elements and details, their understanding of beauty. This gave rise to many different techniques and styles. Yet all of them have one thing in common – a strong connection with traditions and historical heritage.
Contemporary Belarusian vytsinanka has been revived by professional artists in the 1990s. Most often it is cut with scissors but in the past the artists also used knives or punchers. The favorite composition of Belarusian artists is the Tree of Life. Another beloved image is of two birds facing each other – a symbol of love, understanding, and agreement. Animals, people and their holidays, architecture, and mythology – everything finds its place in vytsinanka. Traditionally, the artists used whatever paper was available and each artist brought their own special elements and details, their understanding of beauty. This gave rise to many different techniques and styles. Yet all of them have one thing in common – a strong connection with traditions and historical heritage.
Talented Belarusian Vytsinanka Artists
Volha Palunisa
Born in Belarus in the city of Maladzechna, Volha graduated from the School of Restoration and Art in Mir and Yanka Kupala University in Hrodna, where she specialized in teaching fine arts, drawing, and traditional and world cultures.
In 1997, she joined the Belarusian Union of Masters of Folk Art. During this me, she was a republican scholar in the field of culture and art, and received the honorary tile of National Master of Vytsinanka Papercut Art of Republic of Belarus. Author of the practical manual "My vyсinanka", printed postcards and calendars, metaphoric cards, and arts sketches of vytsinanka for various fields – from graffiti to embroidery patterns. Volha participated in natonal and internatonal exhibitons, competons, seminars, and symposiums. She is a founder of the first museum of vytsinanka in Belarus, and a member of the Guild of American Papercutters since 2020.
Volha: [email protected]
In 1997, she joined the Belarusian Union of Masters of Folk Art. During this me, she was a republican scholar in the field of culture and art, and received the honorary tile of National Master of Vytsinanka Papercut Art of Republic of Belarus. Author of the practical manual "My vyсinanka", printed postcards and calendars, metaphoric cards, and arts sketches of vytsinanka for various fields – from graffiti to embroidery patterns. Volha participated in natonal and internatonal exhibitons, competons, seminars, and symposiums. She is a founder of the first museum of vytsinanka in Belarus, and a member of the Guild of American Papercutters since 2020.
Volha: [email protected]
Lizaveta Chyrvontsava
Lizaveta's vytsinankas are phenomenal papercut paintings, created by truly talented Belarusian artist. Her recognizable, confident style, elegant and expressive, is obvious in all of her works: experimental and bold solutions in design, color and material. Her thesis project “Wheel of life” was the first papercut at the faculty of “Folk Crafts” of Belarusian State University of Culture and Arts.
Lizaveta inherited her mastery from her mother – Victoria, who was a master of papercutting and weaving from straw. She maintains and develops the Maladzechna School of Papercutting; she is also a permanent participant (a prize-winner and a laureate) in city, regional, republican, and international exhibitions, plain-airs and contests. Lizaveta holds a prestigious title of a National Master of Republic Belarus.
In Lizaveta’s works there are a number of typical themes: archetypal and ornamental symbolic images, mythological characters, Belarusian holidays, and plot compositions.
Lizaveta: vytinanka.by/en/
Lizaveta inherited her mastery from her mother – Victoria, who was a master of papercutting and weaving from straw. She maintains and develops the Maladzechna School of Papercutting; she is also a permanent participant (a prize-winner and a laureate) in city, regional, republican, and international exhibitions, plain-airs and contests. Lizaveta holds a prestigious title of a National Master of Republic Belarus.
In Lizaveta’s works there are a number of typical themes: archetypal and ornamental symbolic images, mythological characters, Belarusian holidays, and plot compositions.
Lizaveta: vytinanka.by/en/
Natallia Sukhaya
Natallia Sukhaya is a Belarusian artist, textile designer, National Master of Vytsinanka Papercut Art of Republic of Belarus, books illustrator, psychologist, gestalt- and art-therapy provider.
In 2001, Natallia graduated from Belarusian State Academy of Art. Being a proud ambassador of unique Maladzechna School of Papercutting, she creates her (and ours) dose of beauty by making intricate papercut vytsinanka paintings on a daily basis for more than 25 years!
Natallia is also a professional folk singer and ethnographer who loves healing the world through her art and beauty that is inspired by traditional folk patterns. She specializes in reconstruction of folk clothing with emphasis on the bonnet-type headdresses.
Natallia's mini-vytsinanka series Lishtva* (available at the auction) will help bring a hint of a traditional coziness and warmth to our fast-paced lives and to your home.
* Lishtva – a traditional wooden window frame of Belarusian or Ukrainian village house, often decorated with intricate cuts and patterns.
Natallia: @natawycinanka_art
In 2001, Natallia graduated from Belarusian State Academy of Art. Being a proud ambassador of unique Maladzechna School of Papercutting, she creates her (and ours) dose of beauty by making intricate papercut vytsinanka paintings on a daily basis for more than 25 years!
Natallia is also a professional folk singer and ethnographer who loves healing the world through her art and beauty that is inspired by traditional folk patterns. She specializes in reconstruction of folk clothing with emphasis on the bonnet-type headdresses.
Natallia's mini-vytsinanka series Lishtva* (available at the auction) will help bring a hint of a traditional coziness and warmth to our fast-paced lives and to your home.
* Lishtva – a traditional wooden window frame of Belarusian or Ukrainian village house, often decorated with intricate cuts and patterns.
Natallia: @natawycinanka_art
The Folk Group VOLYA – Seattle-Based Keepers of Traditions – is an independent arts organization which collects, preserves, researches, and popularizes the rich folk cultures of Belarus and Ukraine.