Larysa Martyniuk
USA
Thanks for taking the time to sit with us to share your thoughts with our readers. Can you start out by sharing a little bit about you?
My name is Larysa Martyniuk, born and raised on the east coast. NJ, NY and Connecticut are the places I resided before settling in Colorado. My parents arrived in the US after World War II .
Coming from western Ukraine they instilled a love for their ancestral land, it's culture and people. I attended Ukrainian school on Saturday and belonged to Plast growing up.
I am a visual artist, primarily a painter. My work is represented by several galleries in Colorado.
Can you tell us why you stand with Ukraine?
I support Ukraine because it is my ancestral land. It is a country that has found itself in a horrific war. I commiserate and try to support numerous relatives who reside in various regions of Ukraine. Conditions have become difficult for many of them. In addition I have been actively supporting various organizations that are helping with humanitarian aid.
Well, thank you for sharing your thoughts. In closing, is there a project, nonprofit, or an event that our readers should support?
There are so many wonderful organizations that are helping Ukraine. Among those I personally support and endorse are UNWLA, Razom, UCCA (these three are US based national organizations). Of course I also support and endorse the following organizations that are in Colorado, namely the following "Ukrainians of Colorado", "Ukraine Power" a new nonprofit in Colorado Springs, "Ukraine Aid Fund", "Sunflowers for Ukraine" and Ukrainians in Denver who have been instrumental in sending drones and military supplies.
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