RE:GENERATION
The history of Ukraine unfolds through cycles of destruction and renewal, repeating the creases of the landscape, through generations. When a cataclysm occurs, it splinters the environment, leaving behind fragments of what once was. But what grows in its wake? Cherednychenko’s work speaks to this question with subtlety and strength, capturing the quiet effort of regrowth and the beauty that reclaims even the harshest of landscapes. Her abstract reimaginings of botanical forms hold a tension: roots that push through cracks, petals that bear the weight of storms. Each piece feels like an intimate act of care, yet it speaks to a larger, shared experience of survival and persistence. A metaphor for endurance and a place where destruction does not mean the end, but the resurgence of the new. "Re:generation" invites us to see how beauty survives upheaval and to understand that the act of resurgence is as much about resilience as it is about hope.
Cherednychenko’s artistic practice weaves together memory, nature, identity, and symbolism, creating deeply layered works that explore the resilience of both personal and collective histories. Her use of salvaged materials imbues her pieces with a sense of fragility and endurance, evoking the passage of time and the persistence of cultural heritage. At the intersection of nature and industry, she juxtaposes organic forms with industrial materials, reflecting the tension between human intervention and nature’s unstoppable force. Her installations often suggest a world where nature reclaims constructed spaces, reminding viewers of their intrinsic connection to the environment.
Rooted in her experience growing up in a post-Soviet landscape, Veronika’s work delves into themes of identity in transition, migration, and the continuous evolution of self within new cultural contexts. Drawing on mythology, ritual, and symbolic materials, her pieces reflect the cycles of life, decay, and regeneration, forging a bridge between personal narratives and shared human experiences.
This exploration is powerfully embodied in her Garden Series, where destruction and renewal fold through the history of Ukraine, much like the creases of its landscapes shaped by generations of upheaval. In these works, she contemplates what grows in the wake of cataclysm, capturing the quiet effort of regrowth and the beauty that reclaims even the harshest of landscapes. Her abstract reimaginings of botanical forms hold a delicate tension, roots pushing through cracks, petals bearing the weight of storms. Each piece is an intimate act of care, yet speaks to a larger, shared experience of survival and persistence.
Re:generation, extends this metaphor for endurance, reminding us that destruction does not mark an end but a resurgence of new possibilities. Cherednychenko states, "My art is a reflection of the landscapes, both emotional and physical, that have shaped my identity. I aim to create spaces within my work where viewers can confront the layered aspects of memory and history. I am inspired by the resilience of nature and the tenacity of cultural symbols, seeking to bridge the natural world with human experience."
Her creative process is deeply intuitive, rooted in material exploration. She often begins by collecting natural materials such as wood, stone, and metal scraps, which she then integrates with industrial elements. By layering textures to create a tactile experience, she invites viewers to engage deeply with her work. The juxtaposition of rough, organic materials with smooth industrial finishes reflects the tension between natural and artificial landscapes, a recurring theme throughout her practice. In "Re:generation", Cherednychenko invites us to see how beauty survives upheaval, demonstrating that the act of resurgence is as much about resilience as it is about hope.
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Veronika Cherednychenko (b. 1994, Kherson, Ukraine) is a contemporary artist based in Lviv. Her work explores themes of memory, resilience, identity, and the intersection of nature and industry. She holds an M.F.A. from the Lviv National Academy of Arts and has exhibited internationally, with solo shows at institutions and galleries worldwide. Her works are part of private and institutional collections, and she continues to expand her practice through international residencies and exhibitions.