Hanna Kysla

Works

"Yarochka"
Polyptych, Author's Technique

100x50 cm, 100x50 cm,
30x20 cm, 30x20 cm, 30x20 cm

In Ukrainian society, gender stereotypes about the place and role of women persist. Women's rights are human rights, and human rights are women's rights. This is often repeated, but when it comes to everyday and domestic issues, it is easily forgotten.

With the aim of highlighting the problems of gender equality and personal freedom, two works with symbolic meaning were created. Using symbols, I appeal to the subconscious of each viewer.

Symbols always serve as an expression of something unclear, something that is not immediately apparent or predictable. They unify through analogy or association, which can be rooted in either the real or imagined world. Symbols project a multitude of ideas, actions, and relationships between things, forming concise expressions or even entire narratives. They are not only multifaceted but also inherently ambiguous.

The graphic language in these works is close to the ideal depiction of objects: clarity of form, lightness of lines, and a transparent background. This approach aims to address the essence of the problem, reflecting how the disgraceful treatment of the very concept of freedom can be aesthetically represented. It demonstrates how easily names, principles, and lives can be manipulated.

It is crucial to take responsibility for one's life, achieve financial and personal independence, and avoid living under constant guardianship or in perpetual attempts to please others.