Protective Ukrainian wreath

Protective Wreath, 2018
Acrylic, gilding, author’s technique, sculpture on canvas
90 × 90 cm

Before you stands a stylized Ukrainian protective wreath.
Each plant here carries not just a name — but a deep protective meaning, rooted in ancient tradition.

Coltsfoot, wormwood, St. John's wort, chicory, mint, thistles, tansy, dandelion, aconite, and thyme — these are not just herbs.
They are a living memory of times when healing touched both body and soul.
When protection was built not with walls, but with the living energy of the earth.

The wreath does not confine space — it creates a circle of power.
Each blossom is a quiet talisman, whispering of safety, healing, and balance.

This painting is more than a decorative gesture.
It is a field where ancient memory intertwines with the present, bringing calm, resilience, and invisible support into your home.

The painting "Protective Wreath" was created in 2018 and is now part of a private collection in Ukraine.