Sunday, December 1, 2013

He Hello Ladies and Gentlemen, 
me and my group ( Bishal and Lingo) the ukrainian modern art institute at ukrainian village. I was surprised with the size of the museum since I always can not explore the whole museum at the first time I visit, but this institute was very small. There were two small halls, which one was permanent for Chicago's artists and the other one specified for different exhibitions.
This room that Bishal is exploring is the Chicago's artists room, and it's permanent. the size is almost the same as you see in the picture since I was in front of the door. most of the artists actually donated their arts as a gift to museum since the entire organization is based on volunteer works. This room was my favorite at that day because it was really colorful, and it was really difficult for me to pick one piece as my favorite. However, I decided to pick a favorite and here is a picture.
And then here is my new favorite.
well, as I said I have couple more favorites! 
Second room was specified to an exhibition called "Respond to Genocide" which was related to Holodomor. The Holomodor was a man made famine in Ukraine that killed millions of Ukrainians because of hunger. Such a sad story in the history, and obviously the art works wouldn't be colorful and happy. What artists were trying to express in that gallery was their hate and their lost. 
The room had such a low energy, and I did really feel bad for all those poor people. We accidentally met one of the artists in the gallery and talked to him. Her art piece was a small sculpture of innocent  little boy with a poem to express his feeling. 
We also interviewed one and the only person who was working at that day. She was really nice and here is her interview to listen.
http://screencast.com/t/awmUzFLh3J

You guys can keep in touch with the gallery  through their website and check to see if they have an exhibition that you would like to visit. It is as easy as checking their website and leaving your email for them to receive emails.  The museum is open to public and there is no charge for entering. I believe with joining them and visiting the museum you are supporting the artists and the facilities.
Thanks!