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Artist Demonstration
Xrystya Szyjka
Pysanky (Egg decoration)
Saturday, March 23
12 Noon to 4:00 PM at the Gallery
On Saturday, March 23, Noon - 4:00
p.m.. Xrystya Szyjka will demonstrate the traditional art of pysanky in an
ongoing demonstration at the Gallery of New York Traditions. Pysanky is
the ancient art of egg decoration using the wax resist method. This
beautiful and exacting art is perpetuated in Ukraine and other parts of
Eastern Europe, as well as in America's many Eastern European
neighborhoods. While it has pre-Christian roots, the tradition has
become associated with Christianity and the celebration of the Easter
season.
Xrystya Szyjka grew up in Amsterdam where she and her family members
activity participated in the perpetuation of this artform. Currently a
teacher of English as a Second Language, Ms. Szyjka is known not only for
her excellence as an artist, but also for her expertise as a presenter
and workshop leader.
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The gallery is made possible with the generous support of the
William Gundry Broughton Charitable Foundation
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