Masks

Masks from an imaginary period in time. Oksana Levchenya's obiects consist of ancient fencing masks with traditional-looking, geometric embroidery. With these she depicts both the power of self-defence and the individual going to war. Levchenya took inspiration from traditional Ukrainian Motanka dolls, made of rags of geometrically woven fabric. Unlike the embroidered masks, these dolls are not treated with sharp objects to avoid damaging their ascribed powers.