A Cry of Despair

Danylo Movchan's Watercolors on the War in Ukraine

Max Hartmann, John A. Kohan, Mateusz Sora , Julian Chaplinsky

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ibidem-Verlag, Jessica Haunschild u Christian Schon
28 July 2025

The Arts: General & Reference; Painting & paintings; Individual artists, art monographs

Series: Ukrainian Voices

Danylo Movchan's watercolors, born from the ashes of Ukraine's 2022 invasion by Russia, capture the soul of a nation in turmoil. His art, a poignant diary of war, transcends mere imagery, touching hearts where news broadcasts cannot reach. One observer remarked: ""The artist conveys his personal feelings about the terrible war in Ukraine with such precision. His symbolic representations resonate far beyond the many images in the media."" From the moment Movchan shared his first painting on social media, his work has been a beacon of expression, subtly illustrating the profound impact of conflict on his homeland. Each stroke of his brush tells a story, weaving a narrative that continues to unfold with each passing day.

This volume not only showcases Movchan's art but also includes intimate conversations with Max Hartmann and Julian Chaplinsky, an architect from Lviv, whose insights frame the paintings in a broader historical and political context. Movchan himself warns of the creeping revival of totalitarianism, a threat to liberalism and democracy, should we fail to act. Dive into a narrative where art and war collide, offering new perspectives on resilience, loss, and the undying spirit of a people. The cover features a haunting tribute to the artist's brother, lost in the battlefields of Bakhmut in 2023, encapsulating the personal cost of this enduring conflict.

By: Max Hartmann, Julian Chaplinsky
Foreword by: John A. Kohan, Mateusz Sora
Imprint: ibidem-Verlag, Jessica Haunschild u Christian Schon
Country of Publication: Germany
Edition: Paperback original
Dimensions: Height: 21mm, Width: 15mm,
ISBN: 9783838220512
ISBN 10: 383822051X
Series: Ukrainian Voices
Pages: 220
Publication Date: 28 July 2025
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Max Hartmann studied Theology in Basel, Bern, and Zurich. In 1987, he became Pastor in the Reformed Church Parish of Brittnau, Switzerland. Retired since 2022, he has taken on various substitute roles and works as an author, blogger as well as editor. Among his recent books are Zurück zum Leben: Das Tagebuch meiner Depression (Mosaicstones 2021) and Ein Schrei der Verzweiflung (ibidem 2024). His website is: www.max-hartmann.ch