On 27 May 2022, the digital limited drop of famous Ukrainian artist Masha Reva will be available on misa.art. Her artwork “Woman lying” exposes an unacceptable presence of atrocities committed by the Russian army in Ukraine.
Image: #ArtistsForUkraine: Women. War. Power.
“Just a hundred miles away from constant air raid alerts and bombing people are living their lives and I can only hope that they would never feel the same as I do, as all Ukrainians do. However, I would like them to know that the war is closer than they think. The difference between a peaceful sky and a sky full of danger is devastating. I know that humanity has the power to stop this war, people have the power to demand it. And we must all contribute within our possibilities.” Masha Reva states.
All the proceeds from the limited digital art drop combined with limited prints as part of the United For Ukraine’s #ArtistsForUkraine initiative will go to filming and postproduction of the documentary “Women. War. Power”.
Mid-June women Nobel peace laureates will visit Eastern Europe to support Ukrainian activists in their fight for peace, human rights, independence and prosperity of Ukraine. The visitors will be Shirin Ebadi (Iran), Tawakkol Karman (Yemen), Jody Williams (USA), and Leymah Gbowee (Liberia).
With this visit, the Nobel Women Laureates will listen and amplify the voice of Ukrainian women, showing solidarity and bringing support during wartime. This delegation will bring together a diverse group of women activists who are using art, film, collective action, political advocacy, media, and more to amplify the voice of their Ukrainian colleagues, show solidarity and bring support during war time.
“War and violence are devastating Ukrainian women and girls. This June we will travel to conflict-affected regions where we will listen to and learn from Ukrainian women and support their efforts for peace. We will also meet with decision-makers to amplify the messages of the women and to reiterate our calls for women’s voices to be heard, human rights to be upheld, international law to be respected, and all forms of violence and militarization to be rejected.” Jody Williams, Nobel peace laureate.
This historical visit will be documented by the acclaimed Ukrainian film director Iryna Tsilyk (“The Earth Is Blue as an Orange”, Sundance Winner 2020). Tsilyk is well known for her outstanding artistic approach to war, gender equality, human rights and “girl power”.
The documentary film is planned to premiere at the United Nations General Assembly in September 2022 and travel around the world showcasing the power and spirit of Ukrainian women.
«More than 11 mln Ukrainians have fled their homes to escape. Our role is to help them right now. So all the initiatives are crucial for Ukrainian woman.
Empowered by the unprecedented spirit and strength of our community, we vow to never stop our action. As soon as the war is over, we will channel this power to rebuilding Ukraine and creating the cradle of Contemporary Democracy and Modern Economy.», says Nina Levchuk, co-founder of United for Ukraine initiative.
“Ukraine has a strong history of female activists and strong women. From Lesya Ukrainka, to Oleksandra Matviichuk, to Olena Zelenska, to all those women who have been supporting their children, parents and relatives, while men are fighting on the frontlines. United For Ukraine is honored to support this important initiative to show the world the brave, ambitious and visionary women of Ukraine.” says Olga Hamama, the initiator of the art drops and projects organized and supported by United For Ukraine.
The documentary will illuminate the power of women and their role in the relentless fight for freedom and democracy.
“I look forward to the movie premiere which, I believe, is a very important milestone for Ukraine and for peace.”, Masha Reva says.
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About #ArtistsForUkraine
Under the hashtag #ArtistsForUkraine, an international NGO “United for Ukraine” (www.unitedforukraine.org.ua) has been facilitating limited art drops and art exhibitions in cooperation with leading artists, art galleries and communication agencies. The main goal is to use the power of art in order to raise awareness of the ongoing Russian war in Ukraine, to support the fight of Ukrainians for freedom and democracy, and raise funds to provide urgent support.
About the Artist
Masha Reva is a Ukrainian multidisciplinary artist with a background in fashion, working in different mediums including art direction, set, textile and fashion design. Her practice includes a number of collaborations with the likes of Simone Jacquemus, Pepsi Co, Rachel Comey, Rijksmuseum, Nadiia and many more. Distinctive feature of Reva's practice is an exploration of her “line.” Her drawings cover all kinds of surfaces from murals, jewelry, pottery and textile design to the human body.
https://www.mashareva.com/
https://www.instagram.com/mashareva/
About the Limited NFT Drop combined with limited Prints
The limited NFT DROP is a concept which allows artists to sell an unlimited amount of digital editions within the limited timeframe on misa.art. This limited art DROP edition will be available for a limited period of time and then never again. Collectors purchasing three digital works will also receive a limited print signed by the artist.
All limited DROP prints will be produced and personalized specifically for each client, the artwork therefore is not eligible for return.
About the Nobel Women’s Initiative
The Nobel Women’s Initiative uses the prestige of the Nobel Peace Prize and five courageous women peace laureates—Rigoberta Menchú Tum, Jody Williams, Shirin Ebadi, Tawakkol Karman, and Leymah Gbowee—to magnify the power and visibility of women working in countries around the world for peace, justice and equality. The five women bring together their extraordinary experiences and work to spotlight, amplify and promote the work of grassroots women’s organizations and movements around the world.
https://nobelwomensinitiative.org/
About the BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt
The BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt promotes responsible leadership and inspires leaders worldwide to work towards a peaceful, just, and sustainable future. It inspires leaders across communities, cultures, and countries through its leadership programs and connects them through its global BMW Foundation Responsible Leaders Network, a global community that drives positive change. It uses and promotes impact investing and venture philanthropy as effective tools for social change. Through these activities, the BMW Foundation aims to advance the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations 2030 Agenda.
https://bmw-foundation.org/en/
About United for Ukraine (UfU)
United for Ukraine (UfU) is an international NGO that leverages the power of technology, knowledge, network and unprecedented spirit of Ukrainians to provide emergency relief and to support projects aiming at rebuilding a new strong Ukraine.”
https://www.unitedforukraine.org