Sergey Stroitelev's Series of Ukrainian Protest Art is Raw
Farida Helmy — March 17, 2014 — World
Whenever there is turmoil and a people's revolution brewing, art in all of its forms just blossoms as this photo series of Ukrainian protest art by Sergey Stroitelev shows.
With ongoing revolutionary events taking place in Ukraine these past four months, artists are expressing how they feel about the political shifts happening in their country in these candid and raw Ukrainian protest art pieces.
The art seen in the series ranges from amateur to professional and features a bevy of mediums like political cartoons, graffiti, stencils, murals and a whole lot of other styles.
Some of the art is shown in street exhibitions in the protest hub of Kiev's Independence Square and riot hotspot Hrushevskoho Street.
With ongoing revolutionary events taking place in Ukraine these past four months, artists are expressing how they feel about the political shifts happening in their country in these candid and raw Ukrainian protest art pieces.
The art seen in the series ranges from amateur to professional and features a bevy of mediums like political cartoons, graffiti, stencils, murals and a whole lot of other styles.
Some of the art is shown in street exhibitions in the protest hub of Kiev's Independence Square and riot hotspot Hrushevskoho Street.
Trend Themes
1. Political Protest Art - Opportunity for artists to create powerful and thought-provoking art that reflects and criticizes social and political issues.
2. Street Exhibition - Potential for creating outdoor art installations that engage with the community and amplify voices of dissent.
3. Mixed-media Art - Emerging trend of combining different artistic mediums to express complex social and political messages.
Industry Implications
1. Art Galleries - Art galleries can curate exhibits featuring protest art to attract a socially conscious audience.
2. Street Art - Growing demand for street art in protest hubs provides opportunities for artists and urban art festivals.
3. Print and Online Media - Media platforms can showcase and disseminate protest art, providing exposure to artists and promoting dialogue.
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