The project tells a personal story that affected Maryna, her family, and fellow countrymen. It’s a story of a forced flight from the city because of the devastating military actions of the Russian army in Ukraine. This series depicts attacks by enemy forces with shells and missiles.

Smoke is a consequence, smoke is a war.
Smoke is fear.
Smoke is unknown.
Smoke is pain, suffering, and death.

Large planes with the image of smoke seem to freeze in motion. The black-and-whiteness of planes appeals to the uncertainty of the future and to the uncertainty of one’s existence. Forced move to another country for the sake of a child is the other side of the smoke. On the opposite side of it, when the smoke dissipates, one can see the total destruction of their land and home. And this is a great fear.

The impression of escaping from the city will be remembered forever. When Maryna made these works, her 5-year-old daughter joined her and also created her own image of her escape impression.