These three works are part of the Children project, which comprises a total of 13 artworks.
The glass capsules house works by Ukrainian artists T. Yablonska, M. Yermilov, S. Vasylkivskyi, M. Pymonenko, O. Novakivskyi, A. Exter, M. Holovkov, M. Burachek, V. Tatlin, V. Meller, D. Burliuk, I. Aivazovsky, M. Palmov, M. Mykhailiv, O. Bohomazov, S. Delaunay, F. Zvirynskyi, I. Trush, M. Samokysh, V. Sedliar, A. Petrytsky, A. Kuindzhi, O. Kulchytska, M. Rokytskyi, S. Raevska-Ivanova, P. Sobachko-Shostak, and K. Malevich.
Conceptual Framework: "Children"
Core Concept: Protecting the priceless. The creation of a space completely immune to destruction, designed for that which has been cultivated for centuries — the intellectual and creative wealth of generations, destined to endure forever within the silence, tranquility, and safety of the Guardian Cube.
Throughout the project's visual and semantic space, the central anchor is the Cube — a monumental vault safeguarding our most sacred treasure: a creative legacy forged across centuries.
I. The Spatial Triad: Soil, Memory, and Serenity
The visual language of the project is anchored by three poetic elements that collectively construct a sanctuary of safety:
The Black Line (Roots): A symbol of fertile Ukrainian soil. This rich, deep black earth serves as the cradle for fragile talents, granting them the strength to grow and flourish.
The Niche and Arched Column (Memory): An architectural reference to ancient cathedrals, where statues of saints were housed within wall niches.In this concept, the creators themselves and their artistic creations are elevated to the status of the "sacred" — the ultimate value.
The Pink Sky (The Future): An optimistic, weightless backdrop drifted with light clouds that gently embrace the columns. This serves as a metaphor for pure childhood, a time when the world appears effortless and serene, entirely insulated from the anxieties of adulthood.
II. The Architecture of Defense: The Cube and The Capsule
The protective armor of the project operates on two distinct levels — the global and the individual:
The Vault-Cube: An absolute form, invulnerable to both destruction and the passage of time. It stands as an embodiment of stillness, where the intellectual labor of generations finds sanctuary.
The Glass Capsule: A transparent, hermetic shield enveloping each individual artwork. It protects precious creativity from debris, dust, and the chaos of the outside world, preserving its purity for eternity.
III. Exhibition Dynamics: The Spatial Rhythm of the Cube
The composition exists within two distinct projections, generating a compelling spatial rhythm:
The Bird's-Eye View / Top-Down Projection (The Center): The centerpiece of the exhibition reveals the internal structure of the Cube in blueprint form. The viewer peers deep into the Guardian Cube, where dozens of preserved life-capsules glimmer against a profound black void.
The Frontal Projection (Individual Works): A sequential unveiling of the Cube’s walls. The architectural vault seems to slowly rotate, momentarily bringing each niche into the light — inviting tender admiration, quiet reverence, and contemplation of its children.
Summary: The "Children" project serves as an architectural ark for the cultural code. It establishes a sanctuary where the fragility of human talent is shielded by the monolith of intellectual architecture, and where roots embedded deep in Ukrainian soil are granted the freedom to bloom eternally in peaceful silence beneath a carefree sky.
