Episode 14 | Reflections on War from Artist Maarit Tymchyshyn

russia’s war against Ukraine is ongoing. The war has brought a rollercoaster of emotions for many. We’ve been frustrated, annoyed, angry, heartbroken, sad. And in other moments we’ve felt hopeful, immense pride and patriotism, and a strong love for Ukraine.

Among many standing up for Ukraine, plenty of creatives have been sharing their heart, sharing news, and sharing their support for Ukraine. One of these artists is Maarit Tymchyshyn, a Ukrainian-Canadian artist working in Winnipeg. She’s spent time living, studying, and working in Ukraine and a lot of her work as an artist is influenced by her Ukrainian heritage.

Shortly after russia’s full-scale war in Ukraine started, Maarit posted a personal essay called “Too Foreign For Home” on her website. It’s a really powerful piece, and so much of it resonated with us, so we wanted to share it with our audience. In this episode, Maarit shares her essay.

What Else You’ll Hear

Maarit’s new project Ukrainadian, a platform for Ukraine to be heard through stories, arts, food, and music
An overview of Ukraine’s history
Words from Maarit that may capture some of the emotions and feelings that have come up for you during russia’s full invasion of Ukraine