Get to meet a couple of super heroes

Lviv is a city alive with incongruacies and frequent visual surprises., Here I quickly include a few that got my attention last Friday morning.

Determined flower

This flower pushing it’s way through the cement reminded me of how artists add beauty to our lives in the same fashion. Not always, but many times an artist must not be afraid to stand alone and expose themselves to the world.

New work in progress “I am Here”

You may never know how your determination helps inspire others. More importantly it provides an opportunity for some new understanding of ourself and how we connect to the world around us.

It reminds me of a quote by sculptor John Rood. I can’t remember it exactly, but it was something about how art was one of the best ways for us humans to communicate an understanding of each other.

From my window today

This is the first day I have several hours during the morning to reflect and be alone with my thoughts. I took the photo of the flower on my walk back from the studio of Hanna Drul . I have been fortunate a friend introduced us. Thank you Ustyna Soroka. Hanna has welcomed me into her studio It is a joy to be with of an accomplished artist and all around wonderful woman. Hospitality, grace and kindliness need no language. A warm smile is a powerful universal expression of acceptance.

Lviv National Academy Student

Lviv National Academy student

Ksenia, Lviv National Academy graduate assistant

Natalka, Lviv National Academy graduate assistant

A lifetime of sights packed into a week.

So many new things still so much to learn.

Not sure my Ukrainian language skills are improving as much as my English language skills are diminishing. Words in both languages are constantly floating in my brain. I am never sure what will slip from my tongue through my lips.

People keep giving me cake. It is wonderful. I hope my increased walking will help keep me from out growing my limited wardrobe.

So far I have been to the Philharmonic, an art opening, coffee mine, book market and many art studios.

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I also have paid homage to many churches and shrines as well as admired several of the bronze monuments and murals.

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i found this sweet doll at the book market. So much more to see and discover. I am so fortunate to be here.