The art object “Wings of Hope,” created by renowned Ukrainian sculptor Oleh Pinchuk specifically for the Vetropack plant in Gostomel, Ukraine, has a special history and embodies many important meanings.
The idea for the “Wings of Hope” installation was born in 2024, during the restoration of the factory after significant damage caused by the occupiers. Among the debris left after the military actions, Oleh Pinchuk saw the potential to create something new and beautiful. He decided to use the surviving glass bottles from production and metal fragments damaged by explosions, giving them new life in the form of an artwork with deep symbolism. The artist was inspired by nature and its inexhaustible power of regeneration, making ecological consciousness a key aspect of this work.
Butterflies are often associated with delicacy and fragility, and glass further emphasises this quality. The rethinking of materials and their reuse in the modern world to reduce waste is an important message, highlighting the significance of ecological awareness and sustainable production.
The beauty and fragility of the insect remind us of the beauty of nature that must be cherished and protected. It points out that nature, like glass, can be easily destroyed without proper care and respect.
“Wings of Hope” is not just an art object. It is a reminder that even in the darkest times, light and hope can be found. It is a symbol of rebirth, beauty, and the fragility of nature, a call to action and faith in a better future. Just as a caterpillar transforms into an incredibly beautiful butterfly, spreading its wings, we all believe in better changes in our future. A future of a peaceful, free, independent, democratic, developed and sustainable state. A state with extraordinarily rich natural resources that we must preserve for our descendants.
Thanks to Oleh Pinchuk, this butterfly will inspire and remind us of the importance of protecting our planet and our common future.