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The Arkan is traditionally performed around a burning bonfire by the men. The word Arkan also refers to the step that the men perform while dancing around the fire. The dance is performed with the men's arms upon one another's shoulders. The "Arkan" series began with a single work in 2014. The series "Arkan. Unity" (2019), featuring male silhouettes of Hutsul warriors against a red background, reflects on preserving unity and mutual support, responsibility for oneself and for those nearby. It is a meditation on mutual respect and trust, not only in interpersonal relationships but also at the level of communities, nations, and states. In a time when the world's fragility is strikingly exposed, only joint actions can save us. A tragic time of becoming. "Arkan" honors the living and pays tribute to those who are no longer with us. "Arkan" is my unfinished story.