Ukrainian Pysanky Workshop

Pysanky (plural of pysanka) are an ancient form of folk art that originated in Ukraine in pre-Christian times. After the arrival of Christianity in Ukraine in 988 AD, the pagan symbols were reinterpreted as Christian, and pysanky became an important part of the Ukrainian Easter ritual.

 

This workshop will be led by an artist Christina Pereyma and her daughter Helen O'Neal. Christina Pereyma is a conceptual artist living in Troy, Ohio. She studied art history and art at Case Western Reserve University and Cranbrook Kingswood School. In her work, she often utilizes fragile, non-functional garments, iconic textiles and poetic sculptures that she continually preserves through restoration and documentation. Gender, time, mythology, and nature are all themes present in her work. She exhibited all over Ohio and beyond and had her solo show at the Dayton Art Institute in 2003-2004. Both Christina and Helen have been practicing the art of Ukrainian pysanky since they could hold a pencil. Limited to 10 attendees. $50 per person. 100% of your registration fee will go the Ukraine Heritage Response Fund. All your supplies and refreshments provided.