The Italian Development Cooperation Agency in Kyiv, together with the Embassy of Italy in Ukraine and the Italian Institute of Culture, announce a new work by street artist Manu Invisible in Bucha.
Manu Invisible, recognizable by his glossy black mask with geometric shapes and black clothes decorated with traces of paint, has a career that ranges from graffiti to traditional mural techniques and is known for his urban interventions that combine words of high symbolic value with cityscapes.
These days, he has created an impressive mural measuring over 12 meters by 6 meters on a building opposite the Bucha City Council called “TRY-FLY”, depicting a dove that emits light as it takes off, wrapped in a Ukrainian flag. In the background, you can see the rainbow refraction of light, reminiscent of the colors of the Italian flag.
“Try-Fly” depicts a dove striving to fly over the world, bringing hope for peace,” the artist explained, ”It does so by spreading its wings, despite being wrapped in a torn and mangled Ukrainian flag. Glimpses of light in the void emanating from the chest irradiate the composition, myriads of rainbow effects frame this special attempt to rise and then fly. Above, on the right, is a radiance that reflects familiar colors: it is Italian solidarity that illuminates this attempt.”
The choice of Bucha as a place for this art project is not accidental. After 90 days of terror during the occupation, the city has become a symbolic place where solidarity can play a key role in recovery and collective healing.
“Bucha was the scene of horrific crimes. The Italian Cooperation Agency has already funded several projects to support the population immediately after the Russian occupation. We are proud to have contributed to transforming the walls of this city into canvases that tell stories of rebirth and hope. Thanks to the efforts of the city authorities and artists from all over the world, Bucha is gradually turning into an open-air museum, a symbol of resistance to barbarism. The presence of Manu Invisible and his work embody support for the local community. The pigeon, freeing itself from the bandages wrapped around its legs, gets rid of the wounds received during the occupation and wraps itself in the flag of freedom. In this act of liberation, the inner light gives him the strength and ability to fly. This scene represents for us a community that, despite incalculable losses, managed to liberate itself and regain its freedom, both yesterday and today,” said Pietro Pipi, Head of the Italian Development Cooperation Agency in Kyiv.
On Saturday, May 25, the street artist will continue his work as part of the “Day of Italian Culture in Bucha”. The event, organized by the local authorities, involves the entire Italian system in Ukraine and various NGOs, and will include a performance by Manu Invisible accompanied by Ukrainian musicians playing opera arias and Italian songs, as well as numerous other activities to celebrate the friendship between the two nations and Italy’s unconditional support for Bucha and Ukraine.
Photo: Enrico Monni, photographer
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