Red and White on Blue transforms a fragment of clothing into a quiet act of remembrance. Rendered in acrylic on deep blue felt, the red and white geometric pattern is meticulously recreated from a garment once worn by Victoria Grebenyuk, a mother killed alongside her child during a Russian attack on Ukraine.
Victoria Naboka is a Ukrainian-born multimedia artist currently based in New Zealand. Her practice centers on the intersection of memory, migration, and identity, expressed through a unique fusion of painting and upcycling. By repurposing found materials—ranging from vintage textiles like fleece and velvet to archival photographs—she transforms discarded histories into vibrant, light-filled compositions. Victoria’s work has been characterized by its intuitive yet conceptual approach to layering, bridging the cultural landscapes of her heritage and her current home. Through her art, she explores the resilience of the human spirit, turning complex personal and political narratives into a celebration of color and texture.
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