We are excited to introduce the latest trio of winners of the Talents for Ukraine grant program by the KSE Foundation!
⭐️Yevheniia Polosina is an artist, illustrator, comic book creator, and printmaker with over 10 years of experience in visual media. She is the co-founder of the studio «Seri/graph» and the PRINT FEST _/100 festival. She creates books, posters, and comics that have gained international recognition and document Ukrainian reality. Her works have been published in The New York Times and Financial Times, were part of the Ukrainian exhibition Piazza Ucraina at the Venice Biennale, and are exhibited worldwide. She teaches illustration, mentors, and supports the Armed Forces of Ukraine through art.
“Persistence and honesty are what always inspire me. When a person is honest with themselves and with the world about who they are,” — comments Yevheniya.
⭐️Moisei Bondarenko is a violinist, composer, and soldier in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He began as a street musician, and in February 2022 joined the army, where he started using music to support comrades, hospital patients, and civilians. His frontline videos gained millions of views. He performed in the U.S. Congress, raising awareness about the war. In 2024, he auctioned his violin in London, raising 2 million UAH for the army. During annual leave, he tours Europe with Pianoboy in support of Ukraine. He records music whenever he can.
“We must cherish the very ability to live and breathe,” Moisei emphasizes.
⭐️Tatiana Niankina is a theatre director, actress, and educator who combines creative work with teaching and social activities. Together with her husband, she leads the family theatre «Nyankiny,” the inclusive theatre for people with disabilities «We Are,” and the children’s theatre studio «Repyakh» in Sumy. At the core of her professional focus is the development of acting skills in children, teenagers, and adults, the creation of high-quality contemporary repertoire, as well as inclusive artistic practices. She actively involves participants in creative events, festivals, and competitions, fostering an environment where theatre becomes a space for self-expression, collaboration, and growth.
“The world needs you unique and one of a kind, with your own weaknesses and flaws, but also with talents and abilities that you can share with the world,” Tetyana notes.
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