Christmas Stars
The "Christmas Stars" reproduces a collage of fifteen stars authored by Tetyana Fedosenko and created in various years. In the ancient Ukrainian tradition, no Vertep was complete without a star: it was handmade, decorated with glitter, ribbons, and ornaments, and the most beautiful one was carried at the front by carolers — symbolizing the Star of Bethlehem that guided the way to the birth of Christ. The star was not just a festive attribute but a sign of light, goodness, and community unity that brought people together during the holidays. Tetyana has revived this tradition in her work — each of her stars embodies the belief in the inextinguishability of culture, the memory of the lineage, and the continuation of life even in times of trial.