Mother 

Fedir Krychevsky created this painting, titled 'Mother', using oil on canvas. The visible brushstrokes and textured paint surface draw our attention to Krychevsky's active engagement with his chosen medium. Oil paint offers a depth of color and allows for layering, which he uses here to build up form and create a sense of light and shadow. The vivid hues in the mother's skirt contrast against the more muted tones of the background, suggesting a celebration of Ukrainian folk textiles and the labor-intensive processes by which they are made. The work emphasizes the significance of everyday life and domestic scenes. Krychevsky elevates the maternal figure, connecting her image to broader social themes of family, labor, and cultural identity. By engaging with the techniques of painting and representation, the artist offers a window into the values and traditions of Ukrainian society.