Name: Ukrainian Folk Art: Petrykiwka Painting – The Soul at the Tip of the Brush
Start: 2026-06-11T19:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-11T19:00:00+02:00
Location: vhs Erlangen

Colors, Ornaments, and Ukrainian Folk Art in Erlangen

The exhibition Ukrainian Folk Art: Petrykiwka Painting – The Soul at the Tip of the Brush opens on June 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM at the vhs Erlangen, providing a window into an art tradition known for its bright colors, floral motifs, and fine ornaments. Petrykiwka painting is considered a traditional Ukrainian decorative art form and is part of the intangible UNESCO World Heritage. ([vhs-erlangen.de](https://www.vhs-erlangen.de/p/kultur/ausstellung-480-CAT-KAT252?cHash=605553221af9fa4ea6ae8efd32d0874a&tx_itemkgconnect_categorys%5Bpage%5D=0&utm_source=openai))

An Art Form Between Craft and Poetry

Petrykiwka combines the precision of the brush with an immediate, almost musical visual language. Leaves, flowers, and rhythmic lines arise from a painting tradition that does not set distance but rather closeness: to contemplation of the work, to joy in the detail, and to aesthetic experience. The vhs Erlangen classifies the offering as an exhibition within its cultural program and at the same time emphasizes the cultural bridge between Ukraine and Germany. ([vhs-erlangen.de](https://www.vhs-erlangen.de/p/kultur-480-CAT-KAT3?tx_itemkgconnect_categorys%5B__referrer%5D%5B%40action%5D=show&tx_itemkgconnect_categorys%5B__referrer%5D%5B%40controller%5D=Category&tx_itemkgconnect_categorys%5B__referrer%5D%5B%40extension%5D=ItemkgConnect&tx_itemkgconnect_categorys%5B__referrer%5D%5B%40request%5D=%7B%22%40extension%22%3A%22ItemkgConnect%22%2C%22%40controller%22%3A%22Category%22%2C%22%40action%22%3A%22show%22%7Ddce32b0c873ea7bec8fdd3316cee840885e9fc47&tx_itemkgconnect_categorys%5B__referrer%5D%5Barguments%5D=YTo1OntzOjY6ImFjdGlvbiI7czo0OiJzaG93IjtzOjg6ImNhdGVnb3J5IjtzOjE5OiJrdWx0dXItNDgwLUNBVC1LQVQzIjtzOjEwOiJjb250cm9sbGVyIjtzOjg6IkNhdGVnb3J5IjtzOjc6ImZpbHRlcnMiO2E6Mjp7czo1OiJyZXNldCI7czoxOiIxIjtzOjQ6InNvcnQiO2E6MTp7aTowO3M6OToiX19FTVBUWV9fIjt9fXM6NToic3dvcmQiO3M6ODoiVMO2cGZlcm4iO30%3De124ee08b05991dfee1a2d6a5a330a5c454639f6&tx_itemkgconnect_categorys%5B__trustedProperties%5D=%7B%22page%22%3A1%2C%22sword%22%3A1%2C%22filters%22%3A%7B%22weekdays%22%3A%5B1%2C1%2C1%2C1%2C1%2C1%2C1%2C1%5D%2C%22daytime%22%3A1%2C%22bookable%22%3A1%2C%22upcoming%22%3A1%2C%22sort%22%3A%5B1%5D%7D%7Db7b3b3baaab996e20ab05de431277f0137ccbe1f&tx_itemkgconnect_categorys%5Bfilters%5D%5Bbookable%5D=&tx_itemkgconnect_categorys%5Bfilters%5D%5Bbookable%5D=Bookable&tx_itemkgconnect_categorys%5Bfilters%5D%5Bdaytime%5D=&tx_itemkgconnect_categorys%5Bfilters%5D%5Bsort%5D%5B%5D=startDate%2Casc&tx_itemkgconnect_categorys%5Bfilters%5D%5Bupcoming%5D=&tx_itemkgconnect_categorys%5Bfilters%5D%5Bweekdays%5D=&tx_itemkgconnect_categorys%5Bpage%5D=0&tx_itemkgconnect_categorys%5Bsword%5D=&utm_source=openai))

Education, Encounter, and Cultural Contextualization

The event fits into the profile of the vhs Erlangen as a place of cultural education and public mediation. At Friedrichstraße 19-21 in 91054 Erlangen, the institution offers a wide program of lectures, courses, and exhibitions. For this exhibition, the educational aspect can be particularly emphasized: it conveys not only an art technique but also access to Ukrainian cultural history, ornamentation, and tradition. ([vhs-erlangen.de](https://www.vhs-erlangen.de/impressum?utm_source=openai))

Location with Clear Orientation

The venue is the vhs Erlangen at Friedrichstraße 19-21 in Erlangen. The vhs points out its directions, opening hours, and various service pathways; additionally, social media links to Facebook and Instagram are noted on the website. For visitors, this means: a well-accessible educational location with a clear framework for a focused exhibition visit. ([vhs-erlangen.de](https://www.vhs-erlangen.de/impressum?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion

Anyone interested in painting, folk art, ornamentation, and cultural education will find a sensuous as well as educational art experience here. The exhibition invites you to discover the handwriting of a vibrant tradition and to sharpen your own perception of color, form, and symbolism. A visit is definitely worth it live. ([vhs-erlangen.de](https://www.vhs-erlangen.de/p/kultur/ausstellung-480-CAT-KAT252?cHash=605553221af9fa4ea6ae8efd32d0874a&tx_itemkgconnect_categorys%5Bpage%5D=0&utm_source=openai))