PEGI EYERS
"HOPE" by Pegi Eyers
Sunflower Festival for Ukrainian Relief
acrylic and cut paper on canvas
The sunflower, the symbol of Ukrainian resistance,
rises out of the chaos.
As a response to the war in Ukraine, I was happy to participate in a fundraiser initiated by Studio 21 on August 20, 2022. In conjunction with the Artisan’s Centre, members of the artistic and artisanal community of Peterborough and surrounding regions, including the visual and performing arts, contributed their talents.
The theme of the event was the sunflower - the national symbol of Ukraine - and a powerful representation of the endurance, optimism, and hope of the Ukrainian people. Although participation took many forms, artists portrayed the sunflower and the Ukrainian national colours of blue and yellow in their work, while others opted to represent the themes of loss, compassion, memory, promise, gratitude, community and hope. All proceeds from the event went to the Global Giving Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund.
The theme of the event was the sunflower - the national symbol of Ukraine - and a powerful representation of the endurance, optimism, and hope of the Ukrainian people. Although participation took many forms, artists portrayed the sunflower and the Ukrainian national colours of blue and yellow in their work, while others opted to represent the themes of loss, compassion, memory, promise, gratitude, community and hope. All proceeds from the event went to the Global Giving Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund.
"HOPE" by Pegi Eyers
- cut paper detail -
The energy at Peterborough Square was palpable, and the set-up - both in the outdoor market space and the atrium - was dazzling! The many donations from the artists and artisans of Peterborough and surrounding area came together in an extraordinary collection. Thank you so much to Studio 21 for hosting this important fundraiser. It was an amazing event with live entertainment, and a diversity of beautiful works in oil, acrylic and watercolour, mixed media, photography, textile arts, and other surprises.
| Pegi Eyers is also the author of Ancient Spirit Rising: Reclaiming Your Roots & Restoring Earth Community, an award-winning book that explores social justice, nature spirituality, the ancestral arts, and resilience in times of massive change. www.stonecirclepress.com |
