Layout of Panas Mirnyi's book "Chipka". The sixth turn 1969

This is Hryhorii Havrylenko's layout for Panas Mirnyi's book "Chipka", likely created in the mid-20th century. Havrylenko's work reflects the period's emphasis on national identity and cultural preservation within the Ukrainian artistic community. On the right page, we see a shepherd scene, evoking a sense of pastoral life. An adult sits under a tree, while a younger figure reclines in the foreground. The sheep and shepherd are traditional representations of rural life and its connection to Ukrainian identity. The layout would have been especially poignant during a time of cultural and political upheaval, when Ukrainian artists sought to preserve their heritage. This image gives insight into the emotional landscape of a people striving to maintain their identity through art. It is a reflection on the past, a commentary on the present, and a vision for the future.