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Photographer Maryna Syrovatka's work focuses on life transitions and displacement. Her project "On Butterflies and Dinosaurs" features Ukrainian men and women who fled the war and are now rebuilding their lives in Bratislava at age 60 and older. Syrovatka's playful portraits aim to capture the paradoxical reality of survival, balancing sadness and humor to celebrate the resilience of this generation facing the challenge of starting over in a new country.
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Photographer Maryna Syrovatka explores themes of displacement and life transitions.
Her project "On Butterflies and Dinosaurs" focuses on Ukrainian refugees over 60 in Bratislava.
The portraits balance sadness and humor to depict resilience in starting new lives.
Syrovatka's legal background influences her detailed and empathetic approach to photography.