The sculptures depict the pedestals from the so-called “monuments with tanks”, which were established around Ukraine during the Soviet times to commemorate the victory in the Second World War. The objects are made in the form of piggy banks and used for their intended purpose. The artist has selected as references for the objects the monuments from the cities with the honorary title "Hero City of Ukraine" — this status was established on 6 March 2022 by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on the model of the Heroic City of the Soviet Union as an act of appreciation for the endurance and heroism shown during the Russian full-scale invasion.

The sculptures have already been and will be ongoingly presented in several art institutions, where visitors are invited to make donations for the needs of Ukrainian art. The call to donate is shaped by the hosting institution — it creates the design and message on the sign. With this gesture, the artist explores how art institutions respond to crises through language. This aspect complements the general leitmotif of the artwork with the question of what art is today and how it can respond to the challenges of war. All the funds collected during the presentations will remain inside the objects forever. However, all the proceeds from selling or auctioning the objects will be distributed between organisations helping Ukrainian Armed Forces.

Photo credits:
Zagreb photos — Sanja Bistričić
Budapest photos — Budapest Galeria