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Family history and Ukrainian roots inspire diaspora artist

Ola Rondiak is a diaspora artist who draws inspiration from her Ukrainian roots. Her mother and grandfather were forced to flee to the United States during World War II to escape Soviet terror. Now, Rondiak tells the story of her family through art. Her paintings, collages, sculptures and clothing designs are infused with the story of her family and her life in the Ukrainian diaspora.

Read more about the artist:Drawing inspiration from Ukrainian-American roots

Video by Anna Yakutenko , Elina Kent