The workshop of flower repairs

Behind the scenes of the Ivan Franko Theatre unfolds a narrative that becomes the central theme of a photo project, merging deep philosophical ideas and artistic practice. The theater transforms into a mirror of human experience, a space where art meets pain, hope, and transformation.

Inspired by the structure of Dante’s «The Divine Comedy» the project is built in three acts, reflecting the spiritual and
psychological journey of a person through chaos, purification, and rebirth.
Hell conveys the depth of existential confusion and the burden of war, which mercilessly carves its way into the materiality of
everyday life. The markers of war in the frame not only carry images of grief and destruction, but also a silent challenge — to
not lose the strength of the spirit.
Purgatory reveals the theater as a space for spiritual renewal, where the stage becomes a battlefield for humanity and hope. The camera captures each transformation — actors in the light of spotlights, sets that change reality, and moments of interaction between art and audience. Here, the theater appears as a cathartic space that not only reflects, but also heals.
Paradise is the culmination, where emotional and spiritual elevation reaches its peak. In the photographs, light becomes more than a physical characteristic of the scene; it transforms into a symbol of inner enlightenment gained through art.

Despite air raids and interrupted performances, the theater continues to inspire. The silence in the hall is the echo of responsibility to culture, which must live in order to guide us through the darkness. The theater becomes not just a witness to
our reality, but its co-creator, shaping a new era of cultural renaissance.