Kyiv Diary 2014

Vlada Ralko’s 2014 artwork, “Kyiv Diary”, depicts a figure in a seated pose with a single eye emitting a beam of red light. The figure is rendered in a loose, gestural style, and the background is filled with muted green washes. Ralko’s work often reflects the social and political climate of her native Ukraine, and “Kyiv Diary” likely alludes to the ongoing tensions and conflicts in the region. The single eye and radiating light may be interpreted as a symbol of awareness, power, or even aggression.