EXHIBIT: Repurposed • Перепризначення
April - September 2024 | Ukrainian Museum of Canada, Toronto
OPENING RECEPTION
Sunday, April 21st • 2:00 PM
Ukrainian Museum of Canada – Ontario Branch
620 Spadina Avenue • Toronto, Ontario
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Repurposed delves into the profound connection between rural and Ukrainian culture through the textile compositions of artist Myroslava Boikiv, juxtaposing the influences of immigrating to Toronto, Canada, and comparing rural to urban surroundings. Each meticulously crafted tapestry serves as a vibrant reflection of Ukrainian folklore, traditions, and customs, offering viewers a glimpse into the rich tapestry of Ukrainian heritage.
Перепризначення досліджує глибокий зв’язок між “сільською” та українською культурами через текстильні композиції художниці Мирослави Бойків, зіставляючи вплив еміграції до Торонто, Канада, і порівнюючи сільське середовище з міським. Кожен гобелен служить яскравим відображенням українського фольклору, традицій і звичаїв, пропонуючи глядачам зазирнути в багате полотно української спадщини.
Myroslava Boikiv, a Ukrainian textile and watercolour artist based in Toronto, Canada, draws deeply from her upbringing in Kovalivka, a village nestled in the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains. Inspired by the rich rural and traditional Ukrainian culture of her youth, she now navigates the urban landscape of Toronto while maintaining a profound connection to her roots. Despite the challenges imposed by the Soviet system's suppression of language, history, and culture—issues that persist today, albeit with ongoing progress - Myroslava's art serves as a powerful testament to the resilience of Ukrainian identity.