Peacepainting with Ukrainian Refugees, Norway

 

Painting for Peace

Many strong stories and paintings were created. The paintings will affect many when they find their way to exhibitions in the local community during late Summer 2022.

 
 

Peacepainting with Young Ukrainian Refugees

In collaboration with Sandnes Course and Art Center, Kunstvandringen Rogaland, we held a Peacepainting workshop with 15 Ukrainian children aged 6-12 in Rogaland, Norway, on the 7th of June, 2022.

It was a wonderful atmosphere with children who really immersed themselves in their paintings. Many strong paintings and strong poems were created. It was a big wish from the children for that we repeat the workshop in the future, so therefore we really hope that it will be possible. The workshop was led by Peacepainting Instructors Anita Børve, Kaja Beyer og Catrine Gangstø.

The paintings will be exhibited in Rogaland late Summer 2022.

Paintings Created

The Earth
In Space you can see my country.
- Max, Ukraine, Norway

The Sunset
With a boat on the shore.
- Ira, Ukraine, Norway

My Summer Cabin By The Apricot Tree
I am resting in a hammock and my dog is running to come rest with me.
- Anonymous, Ukraine, Norway

I Count Sheep To Sleep
When I traveled from Ukraine to Norway, I saw many small houses and sheep. This painting reminds me of the journey here. In Ukraine we also have many sheep like in Norway, but not in the city.
- Mona, Ukraine, Norway

A Lost Universe
Letters appear
from another world.
- Kiril, Ukraine, Norway


Sunset
This is in my head.
You cannot see the sun.
It is behind the mountain.
- Kate, Ukraina, Odessa, Norway

I See Something Strange
The dogs are staring at the family who are out flying. They are traveling from the cabin to the South and the sea. The dogs also want to fly.
- Eva Veronika, Ukraine, Norway

Evening Storm
Once when I was going to a summer camp in Ukraine, suddenly a huge storm came. This painting reminds me of that storm, but also of what is happening in Ukraine right now.
- Sofia, Ukraine, Norway


Northern Lights For The Rabbits
The rabbtit mother and the rabbit cub enjoy themselves at the North Pole and look at the northern lights.
- Polina, Ukraine, Norway

This Is What I see From The Field
- Katya, Ukraine, Norway

The Autumn
The season when I was born.
- Ira, Ukraine, Norway


Our World
- Dasha, Ukraine, Norway

The Northern Light
I was at a camp together with other children, when I saw something which I think was the Northern Light.
- Maga, Ukraine, Norway

The Colours Of The War
- Vira, Ukraine, Norway


My Quiet Sunset
Birds can be stars, stars can be birds.
- Polina, Ukraine, Norway

Millions And Millions
- Sofia, Ukraine, Norway

Ukraine And Norway Are Friends
- Bogdana, Ukraine, Norway


The Norwegian Mountain Inspires Me
I have been in the mountain to go skiing and I really love it.
- Dasja, Ukraine, Norway

Sky
I only see colours.
This is the sun and the sky.
- Kira, Ukraine, Noray

My Heart Is Worried About Ukraine
- Michelle, Ukraine, Norway


The Last Thing He Saw
- Katya, Ukraine, Norway