Life unfolds in such a strange way.
Moments and details from the past suddenly echo in the present — coincidences? Accidents?
More than three years ago, when I first came to Athens, I lived not far from the Melina Mercouri Cultural Center (Πολιτιστικό Κέντρο Μελίνα Μερκούρη). I used to walk around that building, fascinated by it. Once a hat factory, its stone walls stirred my imagination.
At that time, arriving in Athens under the stress of war, emigration — or simply, uncertainty — I actually wanted to give up calligraphy. I thought: if I’m starting a new life, maybe it should be from a clean slate. But thanks to the support of my colleagues, I didn’t.
And now, on November 11, an exhibition opened in that very building — and I was invited to take part with my calligraphy.
The exhibition brings together artists from Ukraine, Greece, and Georgia — three countries that are close to my heart. It is held under the auspices of the Embassy of Ukraine in Greece.
Once again, a huge thank you to everyone involved in organizing the first large-scale exhibition of Ukrainian artists in Greece.
I truly hope this becomes a beautiful tradition.
