Name: Ukrainian Folk Art: Petrykivka Painting – The Soul at the Tip of the Brush
Start: 2026-07-14T19:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-14T19:00:00+02:00
Location: vhs Erlangen

Colors like Hope: Petrykivka Painting at vhs Erlangen

This exhibition opens the view to an art form that goes far beyond decorative beauty. Petrykivka painting is considered traditional Ukrainian folk art and is part of the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. In Erlangen, visitors encounter works by the artist Tetiana Liudvychenko from Brovary, as well as selected works from her workshops. The presentation combines aesthetic experience, cultural education, and contemporary history into an intense art experience. ([vhs-erlangen.de](https://www.vhs-erlangen.de/p/480-C-26S302001))

Vibrant Ornaments, Lively Nature

Characteristic of Petrykivka painting are radiant colors, floral motifs, and fine ornaments. The interplay of brush strokes, rhythm, and surface creates a distinctive exhibition atmosphere in which folk art, painting, and symbolic imagery meet. The works tell of joy of life, connection to nature, and cultural identity. ([vhs-erlangen.de](https://www.vhs-erlangen.de/p/480-C-26S302001))

An Art with Historical Depth and Contemporary Power

The exhibition shows how strongly folk art acts as cultural memory. In times of crisis, this imagery gains additional significance as it preserves tradition while also creating connection, hope, and visibility. It is precisely this connection of art history, present, and international exchange that makes a visit to vhs Erlangen particularly valuable. ([vhs-erlangen.de](https://www.vhs-erlangen.de/p/480-C-26S302001))

Curating, Education, and Cultural Participation

The exhibition was created in cooperation with the Office for Equality and Diversity / International Relations and the volunteer initiative Spilnota. No registration is required, and entry is free. This makes the exhibition also a low-threshold offering for cultural education that appeals to art enthusiasts, families, and curious first-time visitors alike. ([vhs-erlangen.de](https://www.vhs-erlangen.de/p/480-C-26S302001))

Location with Good Accessibility and Barrier-Free Access

The vhs Erlangen provides barrier-free accessible spaces and support for people with hearing disabilities. For the location Friedrichstraße 19–21, an elevator in the courtyard and a barrier-free toilet are documented; additionally, there are induction hearing systems and mobile hearing assistance available upon request. The opening hours of the vhs service office are also indicated. ([vhs-erlangen.de](https://www.vhs-erlangen.de/services/barrierefreiheit))

Conclusion

Anyone interested in Ukrainian folk art, decorative painting, and cultural education will find in this exhibition an open, inspiring approach to a rich visual tradition. The color-intensive works of Tetiana Liudvychenko invite careful examination and aesthetic experience. A visit is particularly worthwhile because here art is not only shown but becomes a living cultural bridge. ([vhs-erlangen.de](https://www.vhs-erlangen.de/p/480-C-26S302001))