Επιμέλεια: Εύα Πετροπούλου Λιανού
A Prayer for a Peaceful Sky: Art as a Universal Language of Hope
The art exhibition “A Prayer for a Peaceful Sky” is not merely a visual event, but a deeply philosophical and emotional statement addressed to humanity. Created by artist Oksana Sky, the exhibition unfolds as a unified artistic cycle in which painting, symbolism, and poetic imagery merge into a single meditative space.
At the heart of the project lies the image of the sky — not only as a physical expanse, but as a metaphysical realm associated with freedom, flight, protection, and transcendence. Birds, flowers, mythological figures, and subtle celestial motifs form a visual language through which the artist speaks about peace, fragility, and hope. Every work in the exhibition is part of the larger collection “A Prayer for a Peaceful Sky”, and in each piece a hidden dove appears — a quiet yet persistent symbol of peace.
The exhibition is conceptually connected to the broader artistic project “In the Cycle of Time and Space”, which explores the continuity of existence, memory, and transformation. The artist invites the viewer to slow down, to contemplate, and to reconnect with the idea of the sky as a shared home for all humanity — beyond borders, conflicts, and divisions.
A special place in the exhibition narrative is occupied by a series of portraits and symbolic images that draw from mythology and folklore, transforming archetypal figures into timeless guardians of the sky. The works do not impose answers; instead, they gently pose questions about responsibility, inner silence, and the human longing for peace.
The exhibition’s presence in Greece carries particular resonance. As a land where mythology, poetry, and philosophy were born, Greece provides an ideal cultural context for this dialogue between ancient symbols and contemporary artistic reflection.
The artist expresses sincere gratitude to Eva Lianou Petropoulou — journalist, international poet, and official Nobel Prize nominee — for her profound attention to the exhibition, her sensitive interpretation of its meaning, and her invaluable contribution to presenting this project to an international audience. Her words and insight form an essential bridge between visual art and poetic thought, enriching the exhibition’s public discourse.
“A Prayer for a Peaceful Sky” ultimately stands as a quiet yet powerful reminder: peace begins not only in politics or history, but in human consciousness — in the way we look at the sky above us and choose to protect it.
