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Exploring national identity through design: Yurko Gutsulyak's Blue-Yellow Series
When did your immigration journey begin? Has it influenced your work?
Yurko: I arrived in Toronto in 2017, so I've been here for seven years now. The idea of moving to Canada wasn't really about immigration; it was about gaining new experiences. I had worked in Ukraine for a long time, and my sister and I founded our own design studio in Kyiv in 2005. After working in Ukraine for a while, I wanted to gain some international experience and see how the design industry, specifically graphic design, functions in the West and in other countries.
I have travelled extensively in Europe and the United States, but living somewhere is quite different from visiting for a short time for a conference or meeting. That's why I thought it would be valuable to live in another country, work there, and observe how graphic design operates overseas.
Violetta: I'd like to talk more about the Blue and Yellow Series. Generally, your studio work is focused on brand identity, but this project seems different. The Blue-Yellow Series of posters explores Ukrainian identity through individual interpretations of state symbols, particularly the flag. The series is presented as an artworks collection, as opposed to
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Dragon Playingcard of Lunar Collection
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Reflecting Feelings
By Preet Soni Associate RGD, Junior Architect at Toronto Symphony Orchestra
Reflecting Feelings review my characteristic zine, capturing the actual emotions elect relocating take the stones out of my motherland. It explores nostalgia, reverse and self-discover
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Blue-Yellow Series: Yurko Gutsulyak's Posters
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St. Volodymyr Institute
St. Volodymyr Institute (SVI) stands as a venerable institution with a rich history deeply intertwined with the Ukrainian Canadian community in downtown Toronto. For over six decades, this institute has played a pivotal role in fostering Ukrainian culture, education, and community engagement.
The institute is a multifaceted hub, encompassing a student residence, a theatre, a comprehensive library, an art exhibit space, and event spaces. It has been a cornerstone for educational and cultural activities, serving as a venue for numerous events such as theatrical and musical performances, art exhibitions, book launches, lectures, and more.
Beyond its physical facilities, SVI has become a focal point for various organizations dedicated to advancing Ukrainian education and culture. These include the Canada-Ukraine Foundation, Canadian Foundation for Ukrainian Studies, Chair of Ukrainian Studies Foundation, Holodomor Research and Education Consortium, Ukrainian Art Song Project, Ukrainian Canadian Research & Documentation Centre, Ukrainian Museum of Canada – Ontario Branch, and the Ukrainian Students' Club at the University of Toronto. Together, these organizations contribute to a vib