We Are Children While Our Parents Live,
2026
Kateryna Kostyk
Fine Art Drawings : pencil, charcoal, paper
100 x 70 x 0.1 cm 39.4 x 27.6 x 0 inch
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Artwork location: Ukraine
This artwork is a deeply symbolic reflection on parenthood, protection, and unconditional love — a visual meditation on the invisible bond that connects parents and their child throughout an entire lifetime.
The composition depicts two hands gently joined together — the hands of a father and a mother — forming a protective cradle. Upon them sits a naked young woman. Every element of the artwork is intentionally charged with meaning.
The hands are positioned in a gesture traditionally associated with prayer and blessing in church rituals. This pose symbolizes a parent's eternal wish for their child's well-being — a silent plea for protection, guidance, and divine blessing throughout life's journey.
The father's hand is placed lowest, supporting both the mother's hand and the child. This placement reflects the traditional role of the father as the foundation of the family — the one who bears responsibility, offers stability, and protects those he loves.
The figure seated upon the hands is not a small child, but an adult woman. This choice is essential: no matter how old we become, in the eyes of our parents we remain their children. Time may change our bodies, but it never alters the way parents see and hold us — with the same tenderness and concern as on the very first day.
The woman is depicted without clothing, symbolizing the way we come into this world — pure, vulnerable, and unguarded. Nudity here is not physical exposure, but a metaphor for innocence and sincerity. For parents, their child remains pure and precious, regardless of age, experience, or mistakes.
This artwork is a tribute to all parents. A quiet expression of gratitude for their labor, devotion, sleepless nights, sacrifices, and unconditional love. Raising a child is one of life's greatest and most demanding responsibilities — and this piece honors that sacred role.
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Kateryna Kostyk (b. 2002, Ukraine) is an artist working in the genre of graphite and charcoal drawing. Art has accompanied her since childhood, but her true artistic journey began after the start of the full-scale war, when drawing became a means of emotional expression and inner resilience. In 2025, she decided to devote herself fully to creating original works that reflect her personal vision of the world.
Her artistic philosophy is rooted in simplicity, authenticity, and naturalness. Through her works, Kateryna seeks to portray life beyond the idealized images of social media — life that allows space for calm, connection with nature, and appreciation of the small moments that bring genuine happiness. Her goal is to remind people that harmony and joy are not determined by material wealth but come from within.
Kateryna primarily works with graphite and charcoal, creating black-and-white compositions where the focus is not on color but on emotion, thought, and the soul of the artwork. While she masters different artistic techniques, drawing remains her main form of expression. Her works vary in format — from intimate small pieces to large-scale compositions — depending on the idea behind each artwork.
Her artworks are held in private collections in Ukraine, Slovakia, Italy, and Germany.
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