Colors of Freedom: Ukrainian Children for Peace

Overview

Colors of Freedom: Ukrainian Children for Peace

August 1, 2024 - January 6, 2025

Mary LeFlore Clements Oklahoma Gallery

Admission is always free; tickets are not required

Presented in partnership with Sooner Hope for Ukraine

Children are intuitive artists, drawing from their hearts and souls to convey emotions and experience. This exhibition presented a collection of artworks created by young Ukrainians who wanted to share their fears, hopes, and dreams with the world.

Through their art, they celebrated the bravery and resilience of the Ukrainian people, showcasing a nation's unwavering spirit. They dreamed of a peaceful Ukraine, where birdsong replaces sirens and the sky is brilliant blue. They imagined a morning spent with family, sharing laughter and breakfast, with the freedom to attend school without fear.

Sooner Hope, a community of Ukrainian expats and compassionate Oklahomans, supports communities across Ukraine. Sooner Hope also supports the extraordinary talent of young artists from Zaporizhzhia and other cities who are bringing hope and inspiration to the world.

We believe art can bring people together and inspire hope in the darkest of times.

Selected Artworks

Colors of Freedom 1920x10802 — **Maria Tymchenko**, *Sunflowers*.

Colors of Freedom 1920x108010 — **Sofia Ostapenko**, *No War.*.

Colors of Freedom 1920x10809 — **Oleksandra Filimonova**, *Peace*.

Colors of Freedom 1920x10808 — **Oleksiy Kulyk**, *Cossack's Song.*.

Colors of Freedom 1920x10807 — **Kira Shevchanko**, *Ukrainian Woman.*.

Colors of Freedom 1920x10806 — **Kira Nesterenko**, *My Motherland.*.

Colors of Freedom 1920x10805 — **Victoria Bessarab**, *Ukrainian Night*.

Colors of Freedom 1920x10804 — **Sofia Yemchenko**, *We Will Win.*.

Colors of Freedom 1920x10803 — **Oleksandra Skorytsia**, *Doll*.

Colors of Freedom 1920x1080 — **Anastasia Sokurenko**, *Defender.*.

**Amir and Timur Akchurin**, *Eye of Ukraine*.

**Polina Shaitanova**, *Ukraine Is Our Strength*.

Images

Polina Shaitanova, Ukraine Is Our Strength. Polina Shaitanova, age 16, Ukraine Is Our Strength.
Maria Tymchenko, Sunflowers. Maria Tymchenko, age 15, Sunflowers.
Sofia Ostapenko, No War.. Sofia Ostapenko, age 13, No War.
Oleksandra Filimonova, Peace. Oleksandra Filimonova, age 17, Peace.
Oleksiy Kulyk, Cossack's Song.. Oleksiy Kulyk, age 18, Cossack's Song.
Kira Shevchanko, Ukrainian Woman.. Kira Shevchanko, age 17, Ukrainian Woman.
Kira Nesterenko, My Motherland.. Kira Nesterenko, age 16, My Motherland.
Victoria Bessarab, Ukrainian Night. Victoria Bessarab, age 10, Ukrainian Night.
Sofia Yemchenko, We Will Win.. Sofia Yemchenko, age 14, We Will Win.
Oleksandra Skorytsia, Doll. Oleksandra Skorytsia, age 12, Doll.
Anastasia Sokurenko, Defender.. Anastasia Sokurenko, age 18, Defender.
Maria, Ukrainian Woman.. Maria, age 9, Ukrainian Woman.
Margarita Usova, Stop the War!. Margarita Usova, age 13, Stop the War!.
Amir and Timur Akchurin, Eye of Ukraine. Amir and Timur Akchurin, ages 16 and 7, Eye of Ukraine.