Gardens of Sorrows 2022

"Gardens of Sorrows" is a 2022 painting by Ukrainian artist Kateryna Lysovenko. The work depicts two nude figures standing in a barren, shadowy landscape. The figures are rendered in pale, almost ghostly hues, creating a sense of isolation and vulnerability. The background is dominated by a dark, almost oppressive forest, with a few skeletal trees reaching up against a pale, hazy sky. The stark contrast between the light figures and the dark background underscores the painting's theme of loss and sorrow. This piece is likely an expression of Lysovenko's personal experiences with the ongoing war in Ukraine.