”Revelation” is a series of digital graphics employing unique author’s technique.
It is a visual narrative born from artist’s firsthand experiences and observations during the bloody conflict in Ukraine.
However, this exhibition is not only about the Ukrainian war. It exposes the horror of the very concept of war and calls for an end to all wars worldwide.
As a survivor and witness of the horrors of war, artist aim to sublimate these experiences onto canvas, using metaphors, allegories, and symbolism to express personal perspective and urge for peace.
Using mostly a monochrome, darkish palette, she adds to the drama and impact of her collages. In her multilayered images, she manages to render a visual atmosphere of representations that are somehow both essential and monumental. Against the backdrop of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the exhibition calls to pinpoint, one more time, the destructive nature and absurdity of modern warfare and the necessity of looking closely rather than looking away.
She believes that works will resonate with those who possess the emotional maturity to grasp the underlying meanings and appreciate the beauty amidst the chaos.
What sets of project apart is its authenticity – rooted in artist’s lived experiences and conveyed through her distinct artistic style. Each piece is a testament to resilience, inviting viewers to contemplate the human cost of conflict and advocate for change. It is important to note that all profits from the sale of the artwork will go to charity and aid for victims of war violence.
The series began to be created in 2023 during a residence at the Saastamoinen foundation in Helsinki and has been exhibited 8 times in international group and solo exhibitions, including the 60th Biennale di Venezia. Venice, Italy, 2024 in Palazzo Pisani-Revedin.
Titles
1. ”Battle”
2. ”Victim”
3. ”Destruction”
4. “Warrior”
5. ”Deception”
6. “Evacuation”
7. ”Chemical Weapons”
8. “Self-portrait during war”
9. ”Doom of talent”
10. ”The End”
I believe that through art, we can illuminate the darkest corners of our collective consciousness and pave the way towards a future defined by compassion, understanding, and reconciliation.
Best regards,
Kateryna Harahulia (Dextrum Methodo)
About the artist:
Kateryna Harahulia born in Kharkiv, Ukraine in 1999 and studied at the Kharkiv State Academy of Design and Fine Arts and the National Academy of Fine Arts and Architecture in Kyiv (Ukraine).
She has master’s degree in Fine Arts and working on her PhD research.
She is a versatile visual artist and designer who has exhibited in major cities in Ukraine, Finland and Europe.
She is a member of Finnish Painters Union, Finnish Design Union “Ornamo”, Helsinki International Artists Association, Globe Art Point , resident of the international foundations ”Artist at Risk” and HIAP.
In her art she prefers to explore the themes about protecting nature, admiring its uniqueness, calling for the defence and protection of natural resources. Also in her work there is a place for reflection on the achievements of humanity, importance of human’s mind, the development of science and its discoveries, as well as the mythology of different countries and cultures. Symbolism has had a huge influence on her work.
Kateryna considers it important to touch upon the topic of war in her projects; she strongly advocates for ending wars and striving for peace; in her works she draws attention to the topic of social inequality, a fighting for women’s rights, freedom of speech and thought.She projects her view through the vision of her method of right hemisphere on different genres of art, such as graphic art, digital art, oil painting, watercolour, stage design, costume art, filmmaking, photography, as well as murals, installations, illustrations and other types of visual art.
She is a chairperson of the board of public organizations “Renascence” Helsinki, actively participates in programs to help and rehabilitate Ukrainian families through culture and the adaptation of Ukrainian children and youth in Finland. Over 2 years, she took part in 11 personal and 15 group art exhibitions, including a large immersive project dedicated to issues of war and peace and many anti war performances, exhibitions and manifests in Finland and EU countries.
She was a speaker of All European Sympоsium “Artistic Future Building” and jury member at the
festival ArsWeikkola, Finland, represented her art piece in Palazzo Pisani-Revedin during the
60th Biennale di Venezia. Venice, Italy (2024).
Her works are mainly in private collections in Ukraine, Europe, Middle East and China.
Contact Information:
- Name: Kateryna Harahulia
- Pseudonym: Dextrum Methodo
- Email: katgarakatgara@gmail.com
- Phone: +358465602253
- Website: dextrummethodo.com
- Instagram: @dextrum_methodo_art
Artist made a decision that after the sale of art works, she donate all profit to charitable
organization “Social Health Fundation”, which helps disabled people, large families and elderly
people in Kharkiv area in Ukraine with humanitarian aids and medicines.