“My Life in a White Frame” is a photographic project that captures the dramatic journey of Ukraine, which has experienced a destroyed past by the Soviet Union and is now facing a destroyed future due to Russia’s war on Ukrainian territory.
The photos visually depict the history of Ukraine from the beginning of the 2000s, since my birth. My childhood photos show the consequences of the Soviet Union. The snapshots of today show the destruction of the cultural heritage and beauty of cities caused by Russia’s actions.
This work is a reflection of my own childhood and youth, which was full of joy, dreams and innocence. However, the consequences of the Soviet Union and the current war are destroying my memories of the past and present. The child’s face in the photographs becomes a symbol of the most vulnerable aspect of war: the fate of children who have lost their safety and happiness.
With this photo project, I emphasize the connection between the two eras, draw attention to the importance of preserving historical memory and strengthening one’s national identity. I am trying to show that the past and the future are always intertwined, and our ability to understand this connection helps us create a more conscious and dignified future.
