"Wheat and Sickle" is inspired by the Ukrainian month of August, or серпень, which is the time of harvest. In the past, Ukrainian small farmers gathered their wheat harvest using a серп (sickle). This was hard work, and the sickle symbolised Ukrainian peasantry. In my painting, I depict the sickle as disappearing behind a bundle of wheat to symbolise Ukraine's independence from Russia.
Iris Richardson is an artist who is truly gifted and brings a unique blend of skills to her work. With her background in culinary arts, she pursued her passion for photography and later added painting and sculpture to her repertoire. What sets her apart from other artists is her.. Read more…