Mavka Art Print
Mavka – The Enchantress of the Forest
Illustration by Ula Patoka | Ukrainian Operatic Arias | The Forest Song by Vitaliy Kyreiko
This illustration by Ula Patoka was created for Mavka’s Aria “O ne zhurysya za tilo” (“Oh, Do Not Mourn for the Body”) from The Forest Song (Lisova Pisnya)—a lyrical Ukrainian opera composed by Vitaliy Kyreiko, based on the iconic 1911 poetic drama by Ukrainian writer Lesya Ukrainka. The artwork is part of the Anthology of Ukrainian Operatic Arias by UCVP.
Mavka is one of the most enduring heroines in Ukrainian folklore and literary tradition. As a forest spirit, she symbolizes the soul’s intimate connection with nature, beauty, and loss. In Kyreiko’s operatic adaptation, her story is one of spiritual longing and transformation—culminating in an aria that reflects on the impermanence of the body and the immortality of love.
Patoka’s operatic artwork is grounded in careful research and symbolic storytelling. Each visual element—organic ornamentation based on Ukrainian folk motifs, emotional expression, and composition—echoes the opera’s rich philosophical layers. Most poignantly, the illustration captures Mavka’s metamorphosis into a willow tree, her body delicately entwined with flowing branches and leaves. This powerful visual metaphor draws directly from the opera’s narrative and its literary roots, embodying themes of grief, transcendence, and the cycles of nature.
This piece stands as both a tribute to Ukraine’s operatic heritage and an interpretive tool for audiences, students, and performers. It reminds us that opera is not just music—it is memory, myth, and cultural identity brought to life.
Giclée print of drawing.
Made to order, ships in 2-3 working days.
Printed on Premium Museum-Quality Matte Paper (240 gsm/Sustainable/Ethically Sourced), producing sharp, crisp, and vibrant image reproduction, with great density and vivid colors for a true quality piece of art.
Available in different sizes.
WORLDWIDE FREE SHIPPING
Delivered in a tube for durable delivery.
Please allow 15-20 business days for deliveries outside the UK.
► PLEASE NOTE
• By default, the art goes all the way to the edge of the print, unless shown framed by a border in the mockup photos. If you would like to add custom white borders, please contact Ula.
• Colors may vary from screen to print. Any blur or grain on the image is intentional.
• For personal use only.
• Not to be resold.
• Art has Ula Patoka’s signature.
• Copyright remains with the illustrator.
Designed and Printed in the UK | UpIllustrationArt
Mavka – The Enchantress of the Forest
Illustration by Ula Patoka | Ukrainian Operatic Arias | The Forest Song by Vitaliy Kyreiko
This illustration by Ula Patoka was created for Mavka’s Aria “O ne zhurysya za tilo” (“Oh, Do Not Mourn for the Body”) from The Forest Song (Lisova Pisnya)—a lyrical Ukrainian opera composed by Vitaliy Kyreiko, based on the iconic 1911 poetic drama by Ukrainian writer Lesya Ukrainka. The artwork is part of the Anthology of Ukrainian Operatic Arias by UCVP.
Mavka is one of the most enduring heroines in Ukrainian folklore and literary tradition. As a forest spirit, she symbolizes the soul’s intimate connection with nature, beauty, and loss. In Kyreiko’s operatic adaptation, her story is one of spiritual longing and transformation—culminating in an aria that reflects on the impermanence of the body and the immortality of love.
Patoka’s operatic artwork is grounded in careful research and symbolic storytelling. Each visual element—organic ornamentation based on Ukrainian folk motifs, emotional expression, and composition—echoes the opera’s rich philosophical layers. Most poignantly, the illustration captures Mavka’s metamorphosis into a willow tree, her body delicately entwined with flowing branches and leaves. This powerful visual metaphor draws directly from the opera’s narrative and its literary roots, embodying themes of grief, transcendence, and the cycles of nature.
This piece stands as both a tribute to Ukraine’s operatic heritage and an interpretive tool for audiences, students, and performers. It reminds us that opera is not just music—it is memory, myth, and cultural identity brought to life.
Giclée print of drawing.
Made to order, ships in 2-3 working days.
Printed on Premium Museum-Quality Matte Paper (240 gsm/Sustainable/Ethically Sourced), producing sharp, crisp, and vibrant image reproduction, with great density and vivid colors for a true quality piece of art.
Available in different sizes.
WORLDWIDE FREE SHIPPING
Delivered in a tube for durable delivery.
Please allow 15-20 business days for deliveries outside the UK.
► PLEASE NOTE
• By default, the art goes all the way to the edge of the print, unless shown framed by a border in the mockup photos. If you would like to add custom white borders, please contact Ula.
• Colors may vary from screen to print. Any blur or grain on the image is intentional.
• For personal use only.
• Not to be resold.
• Art has Ula Patoka’s signature.
• Copyright remains with the illustrator.
Designed and Printed in the UK | UpIllustrationArt
Mavka – The Enchantress of the Forest
Illustration by Ula Patoka | Ukrainian Operatic Arias | The Forest Song by Vitaliy Kyreiko
This illustration by Ula Patoka was created for Mavka’s Aria “O ne zhurysya za tilo” (“Oh, Do Not Mourn for the Body”) from The Forest Song (Lisova Pisnya)—a lyrical Ukrainian opera composed by Vitaliy Kyreiko, based on the iconic 1911 poetic drama by Ukrainian writer Lesya Ukrainka. The artwork is part of the Anthology of Ukrainian Operatic Arias by UCVP.
Mavka is one of the most enduring heroines in Ukrainian folklore and literary tradition. As a forest spirit, she symbolizes the soul’s intimate connection with nature, beauty, and loss. In Kyreiko’s operatic adaptation, her story is one of spiritual longing and transformation—culminating in an aria that reflects on the impermanence of the body and the immortality of love.
Patoka’s operatic artwork is grounded in careful research and symbolic storytelling. Each visual element—organic ornamentation based on Ukrainian folk motifs, emotional expression, and composition—echoes the opera’s rich philosophical layers. Most poignantly, the illustration captures Mavka’s metamorphosis into a willow tree, her body delicately entwined with flowing branches and leaves. This powerful visual metaphor draws directly from the opera’s narrative and its literary roots, embodying themes of grief, transcendence, and the cycles of nature.
This piece stands as both a tribute to Ukraine’s operatic heritage and an interpretive tool for audiences, students, and performers. It reminds us that opera is not just music—it is memory, myth, and cultural identity brought to life.
Giclée print of drawing.
Made to order, ships in 2-3 working days.
Printed on Premium Museum-Quality Matte Paper (240 gsm/Sustainable/Ethically Sourced), producing sharp, crisp, and vibrant image reproduction, with great density and vivid colors for a true quality piece of art.
Available in different sizes.
WORLDWIDE FREE SHIPPING
Delivered in a tube for durable delivery.
Please allow 15-20 business days for deliveries outside the UK.
► PLEASE NOTE
• By default, the art goes all the way to the edge of the print, unless shown framed by a border in the mockup photos. If you would like to add custom white borders, please contact Ula.
• Colors may vary from screen to print. Any blur or grain on the image is intentional.
• For personal use only.
• Not to be resold.
• Art has Ula Patoka’s signature.
• Copyright remains with the illustrator.
Designed and Printed in the UK | UpIllustrationArt