Archive · 27 Jan 2026
Ukrainian Artists Paint Amid Freezing Conditions
In Ukraine, artists like Yuriy and Oleksandr are painting in very cold studios.
The paint is hard to use because it's frozen.
They have to keep the room warm with a small gas stove.
Outside, it's very cold, and many people don't have enough heat or light because of the war.
Some artists are also fighting in the military.
They believe their art shows the world that Ukraine is still strong and fighting.
Ukrainian artists are painting in freezing studios due to Russia's bombardment of heating and power systems.
Yuriy Denysenkov and Oleksandr Liapin are working in cold conditions, using a gas stove to keep their studios slightly warm.
The temperature outside is minus 10 Celsius (14 F), making it difficult to use frozen paint.
At least three members of their art collective are serving in the military, with one missing in action.
Artists believe their work shows the world that Ukraine is still living and fighting.
- Who
- Ukrainian artists Yuriy Denysenkov and Oleksandr Liapin
- What
- Painting in freezing conditions due to Russia's bombardment
- When
- During the coldest and darkest winter after four years of war
- Where
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Why
- Russia's relentless bombardment has damaged heating and power systems
- Temperature
- Minus 10 Celsius (14 F)
- Artists
- Yuriy Denysenkov, Oleksandr Liapin
- Location
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Power Situation
- Heating and power system damaged by bombardment
- Art Collective
- At least three members serving in military
