The Cycle of Human Cruelty (2026) by Yelyzaveta Bokhanevych - subjektiv.art
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Yelyzaveta Bokhanevych
Artist from Czech Republic
Today I continue my practice in Prague. But I was born in Kyiv into a creative family where artistic vision was our main way of communicating. This environment helped me see the world through color and form long before I first picked up a professional brush.
My growth as an artist is based in a strong academic tradition. My early training at the National Academy of Fine Arts and Architecture (Kyiv) was crucial. It’s where I built the solid technical foundation that supports my work today. The encouragement I received from the Academy's masters gave me confidence and a discipline in drawing that I now incorporate into my free-form experiments.
Painting has always been a key part of my life, even while I worked in political PR. This experience with complex meanings, symbols, and strategies enriched my art. It taught me to find structure in chaos and to include deep subtexts in my visuals.
I never stop evolving. I constantly improve my skills by learning from top contemporary artists and looking for new ways to work.
For me, art is a journey where academic knowledge meets modern myths and my personal search for the perfect form.
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Have you ever noticed how, in this world, people are often hurt for the very things that make them beautiful—their empathy, love, and willingness to help? Sometimes, pure devotion becomes a trap.
I recently came across the story of the Carolina parakeet. They had an amazingly strong bond with one another. When one bird was shot or injured, the rest of the flock didn’t fly away in panic. Instead, they circled above, crying out and landing beside their fallen friend, trying to save them. For hunters, this was an easy target. By shooting just one bird, they could wipe out the entire flock. By the mid-20th century, the species was gone forever..
To me, this issue goes much deeper than the extinction of a species. It’s about love, betrayal, and the heavy price of loyalty.
In my painting, the poodle symbolizes a devoted friend—innocent and loyal. The gun and the wheat recall how humans justify destroying life just to protect their crops. And the infinity sign above reflects the painful truth: this cycle of human cruelty keeps repeating itself.
This work is about how our purest emotions can be used against us.
Today I continue my practice in Prague. But I was born in Kyiv into a creative family where artistic vision was our main way of communicating. This environment helped me see the world through color and form long before I first picked up a professional brush.
My growth as an artist is based in a strong academic tradition. My early training at the National Academy of Fine Arts and Architecture (Kyiv) was crucial. It’s where I built the solid technical foundation that supports my work today. The encouragement I received from the Academy's masters gave me confidence and a discipline in drawing that I now incorporate into my free-form experiments.
Painting has always been a key part of my life, even while I worked in political PR. This experience with complex meanings, symbols, and strategies enriched my art. It taught me to find structure in chaos and to include deep subtexts in my visuals.
I never stop evolving. I constantly improve my skills by learning from top contemporary artists and looking for new ways to work.
For me, art is a journey where academic knowledge meets modern myths and my personal search for the perfect form.
