A short reflection on the concept behind the ceramic works created for the 3rd Army Corps — a project where Ukrainian folkloric imagery meets the modern military history of Ukraine through ceramic motankas, Lembyks, and symbolic handmade forms.
Alongside my work as a ceramic artist and founder of KUST, I serve in the 3rd Army Corps of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This experience gave rise to a special collection of ceramic works created for the 3rd Army Corps, where art becomes a form of support, resistance, and cultural memory.
These pieces unite deep Ukrainian traditions with the modern history of Ukraine being written on the battlefield. Through forms such as the FPV Motanka, I combine folkloric symbols, archetypes, and protective imagery with the realities of contemporary war and the strength of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
All profit from the sale of these products goes directly to support the 3rd Army Corps of Ukraine. By purchasing them, collectors do more than acquire handmade ceramic art — they directly support Ukraine’s resistance against Russian aggression and contribute to those defending our country.
