MALVERN artist Margret Hallmark has produced a tribute to the bravery and ingenuity of the Ukrainian people.
With the war nearing its fourth anniversary Margret conveys through her triptych how the Ukrainian people have shown enormous resilience and ability to adapt to their tragic circumstances.
Give peace a chance is the title of the three paintings, they convey close family ties through mother and child, and the desire for peace shown by the white dove, the viewer may notice that no men are shown and may draw their own conclusions.
The triptych is particularly poignant at this time of year when families are traditionally together.
Margret has produced many works throughout her eventful life of travel across Asia and the Far East.
Her subject matter varies from costumes and fashion to romantic themes, reflecting the variety of the world’s peoples.
An exhibition of Margret’s work will be shown during the “Midsummer Malvern” event in June 2026.
Margret hopes that her paintings may inspire people to support Ukraine by donating to Ukraine Freedom Company, who, in partnership with Hereford Elgar Rotary and other local Rotary Clubs have an exemplary record of organising and transporting aid on a regular basis to the beleaguered country.
Staffed only by volunteers, the teams have sent over one hundred lorry loads of assorted aid, eighty-six ambulances and over three hundred 4 x 4 vehicles.
Aid consists of medical supplies for hospitals, dressing stations nearer the front line, trauma packs and comfort boxes for individual troops, both men and women.
In addition, UFC have supported schools, orphanages and women’s refuges, not forgetting domestic pets.
Margret hopes that her triptych will be produced as fund raising cards and posters raising funds for Ukraine.
To donate – Ukraine Freedom Company West Midlands
Metro Bank. Sort code 23-05-80 Account No. 56781099
Please use ref. BWWR
