Haystacks by Tetiana Yablonska, 1968

Хліб ("Bread"). Tetiana Yablonska. 1949, Ukraine.

Tetiana Yablonska (Ukrainian, 1917-2005)

In the Spring

Winter in Old Kyiv by Ukrainian painter Tetiana Yablonska. 1976. X

These photos show my process for creating “Lilly’s Mask”. After researching the history of matryoshka dolls and finding inspiration in Ukrainian artists such as Tetiana Yablonska, I created a small painting as a thumbnail for my idea. I then made small holes in the pieces of one of my matryoshka dolls and used thread to suspend the peices in their order about 10cm apart. Then, using a disposable mask and thread, I made small masks for each of the dolls’ faces. I hung this piece on a tree in my alleyway and photographed it. Finally, I edited the photos using Krita editing software to add new details and layers. 

Portrait of a Young Peasant Woman by Tetiana Yablonska, 1963

Mother by Tetiana Yablonska, 1960

Winter in the Old Kyiv by Tetiana Yablonska, 1976

Spring by Tetiana Yablonska, 1950

Curtain by Tetiana Yablonska, 1972