Limerick children draw Ukraine bomb shelters as Ukrainian Ambassador pays a visit
A NEW exhibition featuring children’s drawings from Ukrainian bomb shelters during the Russian invasion, has opened at the Limerick Museum.
The Ukraine Ambassador to Ireland, Ms Larysa Gerasko, travelled to the museum at Henry Street in the city centre where she performed the official opening of the ‘Shelter’ exhibition.
Ms Gerasko was welcomed by Dr Matthew Potter, curator of the Limerick Museum, who thanked her for attending the ceremony and for sharing the collection of children’s drawings with the people of Limerick.
On the night, Ms Gerasko spoke of the terrible suffering that the Ukrainian nation has undergone over the past twelve months and she thanked the people of Limerick for their support.
Curated by Maurice Quillinan, Shelter is a deeply moving exhibition.
Councillor Kieran O’Hanlon, Deputy Mayor of the City and County of Limerick, who attended the opening of the exhibition, spoke of the similarities that Ireland has with Ukraine, due to the historic and cultural parallels between the two countries.
“It is not often that an art exhibition tugs at the heartstrings in such a profound manner. Only a heart of stone could remain indifferent to these drawings produced by innocent victims of cruelty and aggression,” he said.
Dr Potter is urging the people of Limerick to visit the exhibition. “Limerick Museum is honoured to host Shelter, one of the most poignant and significant exhibitions that Limerick has seen for many years”.
The opening of the Shelter exhibition drew a large crowd, including many from the local Ukrainian community.
The exhibition, which is open Monday to Saturday (10am to 5pm), continues until Saturday, February 4.
Admission is free.